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Hammel exits early due to hamstring cramp

Cubs starter Jason Hammel exited Monday's series opener against the Dodgers after appearing to injure his right leg while warming up before the top of the third inning during a scoreless game.

After talking with Cubs manager Joe Maddon and a trainer, and attempting to throw some more warmup pitches, Hammel walked off the field. Travis Wood replaced him on the mound.

Sore heel keeps Fowler out of Cubs' lineup
Dexter Fowler leads off the game with a home run to left-center field, putting the Cubs up, 1-0

CHICAGO -- Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler did not start Monday against the Dodgers because of a sore right heel he's been dealing with for a few days.