Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel continued his strong start Tuesday, picking up his third win of the season as he took the Diamondbacks down, 9-2.
Hammel tossed seven strong inning for the third straight start, and held the Diamondbacks to just one run on a solo home run. He allowed four hits and did not issue a walk, while striking out four batters and throwing 67 of 109 pitches for strikes.
Hammel is off to a great start, and is holding opposing hitters to a .151 average through 27 2/3 innings of work. He has a 2.60 ERA and 0.69 WHIP to go with a 3-1 record heading into his next start, set for Sunday in Milwaukee.