Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel struck out nine but was unable to factor into the decision Monday night against the Marlins in Miami. The right-hander permitted four runs on eight hits and one hit over six innings of work.

Of his 90 pitches, 68 were strikes. Hammel owns a 3.02 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP through 14 starts (89 1/3 innings). He will make his next start Sunday at home against Pittsburgh.