Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel was charged with a loss Wednesday, giving up four earned runs on 11 hits and two walks in five innings while striking out six in his team's 4-2 defeat against the Pirates.
Hammel (6-4) was coming off back-to-back scoreless performances before struggling through his second start with more than three earned runs this season. Even with the mediocre outing, he still owns a 2.81 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 76:18 K:BB ratio in 83 1/3 innings. Hammel is slated to face the Marlins Monday.