Jon Lester performed on the mound and at the plate Monday night against the Reds in Goodyear. Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber kept getting on base as they have all spring. (Box score)
Why the Cubs Won
The top five Cubs hitters got on base nine times Monday. Oh, and Jon Lester can rake.
Key Moment
Lester singled to center against Robert Stephenson in the top of the 2nd inning. The hit scored Mike Freeman to make the score 2-0 Cubs.
Stats That (Don’t) Matter
- Lester had a solid outing: 6.