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MLB: Philadelphia 3, San Diego 2

PHILADELPHIA, May 13 (UPI) -- Cole Hamels returned from a suspension to hurl seven innings of one-run ball Sunday, staking the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over San Diego.

Hamels (5-1), who was suspended five games and fined for intentionally throwing at Washington rookie Bryce Harper, notched his sixth consecutive start without a loss.

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The left-hander tamed the Padres on one run in a seven-inning effort, giving up five hits, walking three and fanning five while lowering his ERA to 2.28.

Jose Contreras and Anthony Bastardo combined for scoreless eighth inning and Jonathan Papelbon earned his 10th save as the Phillies took the rubber match of their three-game set against San Diego.

Jimmy Rollins socked a solo homer in the first inning while Brian Schneider went 2-for-2 with an RBI for the Phils.

Jeff Suppan (2-1) absorbed the loss for the Padres, surrendering three runs (two earned) on six hits over six frames.

Jesus Guzman went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the loss.

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