Jason Hammel had a lot to do with the early six-run cushion. The pitcher went above and beyond in helping end the Chicago Cubs' first three-game losing streak of the season with a 12-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. ''Right out of the gate, took my first swings before I made my first pitch,'' Hammel said after working 7 1-3 stingy innings and contributing a two-run double to Chicago's big first. More...