Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings of work Saturday in Chicago's 9-5 win over the Rockies.
Hammel, who also added six strikeouts and zero walks to his totals, was tagged early after Nolan Arenado homered to left center field, driving in Justin Morneau. After giving up another run in the third, Hammel settled down and kept the Rockies off the scoreboard.
He begins the year with a 4.50 ERA. Hammel will look to keep rolling Friday against the Padres.