CHC (35-28): RHP Jason Hammel (5-2, 2.81)
First pitch: 6:10pmCT
Whoa...What a game! Everyone got in on the attack, including Schwarber, who only went 4-5 with 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. More important was Tsuyoshi “I’m a badass” Wada, who might have turned things around with a strong performance and his first win of the season. It was the largest shutout in an interleague game--ever. Moving on...
Hammel gave up 2 ER in 5 innings (and 103 pitches) in a no decision against CIN in his last appearance. The Cubs went on to lose 5-4. It was his shortest outing of the season--tied with the 5 innings he pitched against PIT on April 22.