Hammel (1-0) walked four and allowed four hits over six innings Thursday, but held the Reds scoreless for his first win of the year.

EDGE Analysis

He struck out only three, and that early K:BB of 9:7 certainly won't excite fantasy owners, but Hammel has also allowed just one run in 12 innings so far. He also helped his own cause with an RBI double. Even when he isn't able to prevent runs this well, the Cubs look like they're going to win a lot, and that should help Hammel rack up plenty of wins of his own.