Hammel and the Cubs have their work cut out for them, if they want to avoid a 3-game skid.
CHC (73-53): RHP Jason Hammel (7-5, 3.35)
LAD (70-56): LHP Clayton Kershaw (10-6, 2.29)
First pitch: 9:10pmCT
Hammel finally pitched well enough to stay in the game (6.1 IP, 2 ER) to win against Atlanta on Sunday. He had a no-decision against L.A. (7.2 IP, 0 ER) at Wrigley in June in a game the Cubs lost 1-0. The Dodgers are 31-119 (.261) against him. Ethier is 9-27 (.333) with 2 HR. Kendrick is 7-16 (.438). Hammel has been pitching slightly better on the road, going 5-3 with a 3.