looking at the different scenarios. We have not decided on anything. Those are different things that are within our purview right now.

“The fact that he pitched as well today as he did and is stretched out as he is just opens up possibilities. We have not decided anything.”

Cahill has worked as a starter and reliever in his career and says he’s OK with anything. He’s just not sure what that might be.

“I don’t know,” he said. “Who knows? I’m just here. Whatever they do I’ll do it. I don’t want to speculate. Whenever you speculate, it always seems like ends up really different. I felt a lot better today. Whatever they want me to do, I’ll work hard, go out there and compete and do the best I can.

1“I like the guys in the clubhouse. I respect them all. Whatever they let me do, just go out there and do my best. Beyond that, whatever happens, happens.”

Cahill pitched 5 solid innings, giving up 2 hits. The Cubs scored single runs in the first, third and fourth innings, with Cahill bunted home a run in the fourth.

He also made a nice play in the field, covering first base and staying on the bag after Anthony Rizzo fielded Kirk Nieuwenhuis’ grounder behind first base.

In the second game, Hammel continued his impressive run.

He improved to 13-5 overall with a 2.74 ERA.

Since the all-star break, his ERA is 0.95 with a 6-0 record. He also lowered his home ERA from 1.99 to 1.79.