Jon Lester tabbed to start Game 1 of National League Championship Series
Joe Maddon made it official Thursday during the team’s voluntary workout at Wrigley Field. Jon Lester will be on the hill for the Cubs on Saturday night when the National League Championship Series begins at Wrigley Field.
Lester started the opener of the NLDS against the Giants and pitched eight innings of shutout ball. Lester settled in with help from David Ross and hung zeros on the board before turning the game over to Aroldis Chapman.