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Jason Hammel says 'prescription' potato chips helped him snap skid

Jason Hammel lasted just five innings in his last start before cramping in his right hand forced him to leave the July 7 game against the Braves.

Hammel spoke with the Cubs' team doctor, who gave the right-hander an interesting prescription for what Hammel said was a "chronic thing."

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"Potato chips, because they have a lot of potassium and the sea salt helps retain water," Hammel told reporters after Saturday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. "So I focused on that over the (All-Star) break and ate a lot of potato chips, and I think it turned out pretty well.