WASHINGTON -- After pitching only an inning on Friday night at Nationals Park, in a game eventually wiped out by rain, Cubs left-hander Jon Lester will now start on Monday to open a crucial three-game home series against the Brewers.
Had the game been completed without interruption, Lester (15-5, 3.53 ERA) would've been on regular rest for Wednesday's finale.
Bumping him up two games may help the Cubs alleviate some angst, however, after a rain delay of three hours and eventual postponement followed a scoreless, 14-pitch opening inning.