Cubs’ lefty Jon Lester named National League Pitcher of the Month for June
For the second time this season, the National League’s top pitcher for a month resides in the Cubs’ rotation. Major League Baseball announced its players and pitchers of the month for June and Jon Lester was named National League Pitcher of the Month for June.
Jon Lester had a sensational month. Lester made six starts and posted a 4-0 record with a 1.41 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. Lester allowed eight runs, seven earned, on 28 hits (five home runs) with seven walks and 44 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings.