Hammel looks to secure the series after an ugly effort.
CHC (13-5): RHP Jason Hammel (2-0, 1.00)
CIN (9-9): RHP Alfredo Simon (0-1, 12.15)
First pitch: 12:10pmCST
Hammel won against the Cards on Tuesday (6 IP, 1 ER, 6 Ks, 0 BBs). He’s already beat the Reds on April 14th (6 IP, 0 ER) in an 8-1 game. The Reds are 23-96 (.240) off of him for their careers. Suarez is 4-11.
The Cubs knocked Simon out of the game on April 13 after getting only two outs but giving up 5 ER.