Hammel (2-0) allowed just one run on five hits over six innings in Tuesday's win against the Cardinals. He struck out six and didn't walk a batter.

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Hammel also had a two-run single in the fourth inning, accounting for both runs the Cubs scored in the game. Hammel needed just 84 pitches to get through a dominant six innings but was pinch-hit for in the top of the seventh. He threw 16 first-pitch strikes to 22 batters and now has a 15:7 K:BB to go with his sparkling 1.00 ERA.