No news is good news on Cole Hamels and Brad Lidge.

Hamels wasn't around during the four hours the media has down on the field and in the clubhouse before today's game. According to Phils pitching coach Rich Dubee, the plan remains to have Hamels try to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

Hamels suffered a mild ankle sprain in the fifth inning of Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Lidge, who is battling right knee inflammation, will also throw a pen on Friday. Lidge said it will be a big test to see if he's ready to return to action or in possible need of a trip to the DL.