Lester was off on Sunday, giving up 4 ER in 6.1 innings for a no-decision. The Padres are 16-68 against him. Hosmer is 4-13 and Pirela is 2-5, both with HRs.
Lauer beat the Dodgers his last time out (8.2 IP, 1 ER). Solid. None of the Cubs have faced the 23y/o rookie.