Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel was much improved in his start against the Yankees Tuesday, as he earned his fifth win of the season.
Hammel limited the Yankees to just one run, but fell one out shot of a quality start. He scattered four hits and a walk in his five-plus innings, and was chased after allowing a pair of two-out hits in the sixth inning, having thrown a season-low 92 pitches. Hammel struck out six batters in the outing.
Hammel is now 5-2 in nine starts, while posting a 2.91 ERA in 58 2/3 innings of work. His next start is set for Sunday in San Diego.