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Hammel: Fastball command yielding results

On Monday, six Chicago pitchers combined for a Cubs victory over Kershaw, and on Tuesday, Jason Hammel threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings but did not get a decision in the Cubs' 1-0, 10-inning win.

For Hammel, it was his fourth career start of at least seven innings with two or fewer hits allowed. He's now 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA in his last five starts. The difference? Fastball command, Hammel said.

"He was really good from the very first moment of the game," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said of the right-hander.

Hammel struck out Yasiel Puig on three pitches to start the game, and retired the first six batters before Alberto Callaspo doubled to lead off the third.