KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jason Hammel owns two wins over the defending American League champion Cleveland Indians this season.
However, those are his only victories. He is 0-6 against everyone else heading into a Thursday start against the Houston Astros, who have the best record in the majors at 42-18.
The Astros will counter with right-hander Lance McCullers as they attempt to split the four-game series. Houston won the opener before Kansas City took the past two games, including a 7-5 win Wednesday.
Hammel worked six solid innings to beat the Indians on Saturday, so he will try to carry some momentum into his battle with the Astros.