Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel (5-3) turned in a decent outing on Sunday but was charged with the loss in a 4-3 defeat to the Padres in San Diego. The right-hander permitted three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five in 5 2/3 innings.

Over his last three starts covering 16 2/3 innings, Hammel has yielded nine earned runs. He owns a 3.08 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP in 10 starts (64 1/3 innings). He will make his next start Saturday at Milwaukee.