The Nationals continue their tradition of playing an 11 AM game on Independence Day with a tilt against the Cubs. Jason Hammel takes on Tanner Roark. The 31-year-old Hammel is someone the Cubs might be able to flip for prospects, as his 2.98 ERA is the best of his career for a single season. He did a good job this season of cutting down on his home runs allowed. Roark owns Nationals Park with a 1.59 ERA there this season. He keeps opponents power at bay in Washington with a .229/.293/.298 slash line allowed.

Roenis Elias and Chris Sale face off in Chicago as the Mariners visit the White Sox. Roenis pitches much better during the day, 4-0 with a 2.29 ERA in five starts this season. Unfortunately, this game is under the lights. Sale allowed just three home runs in 50 1/3 innings at home.

The Reds try to gain in the NL Central as they host the Brewers. Kyle Loshe takes on Alfredo Simon.

Yu Darvish brings the Rangers into New York to face Jonathon Niese and the Mets.

Finally, Clayton Kershaw puts his 28 concecutive scoreless inning streak on the line against the Rockies and Jair Jurrgens. Jurrjens makes his 2014 debut.

Enjoy!