Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel tossed his second quality start in a row Friday against the Nationals, and actually had something to shot for it this time, in a 7-2 win.
Hammel tossed 6 1/3 solid innings in the game, allowing two runs on five hits. He got plenty of help, however, and left with his first win in five starts, while striking out six batters on 101 pitches.
Hammel snapped his four-start winless streak with the win, and is now 7-5 in 16 starts. He has a 2.98 ERA heading into his next start, set for Friday in Washington.