The Chicago Cubs’ Jon Lester has given them exactly what they expected in the last two starts when they signed him. Today he’ll look to give the Cubs their third win in the four-game series after seeing their winning streak snapped last night in the 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Lester (4-5, 3.80) has had some ups and downs but been effective in his last two starts. His record makes many think he hasn’t been worth the $155 million, but the support hasn’t always been there for him either. The Cubs (39-31) won’t have Starlin Castro, who was scratched as he awaits the birth of his second son.