So let’s say I had told you, early this morning, that:
You’d have probably thought the Cubs would lose, and lose big-time.
Of course you know that didn’t happen, because baseball!
The Cubs defeated the Giants 4-1 Wednesday afternoon, avoiding a sweep in San Francisco, and they did it in part due to a great performance by Lester’s substitute starter, Tyler Chatwood, and several long balls.
Let’s rewind to the beginning of this odd game.
It didn’t take long for the Cubs to take a first-inning lead, as they had done Tuesday night.