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Lester Labors, Cubs Lose in Cincinnati – Reds 7, Cubs 4

Game One Hundred Sixty-One – Cubs 4, Reds 7

WP – Tim Adleman (4-4) LP – Jon Lester (19-5) Save – Raisel Iglesias (6)

For only the second time this season in nine games, the Cubs lost a game to the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Jon Lester did not have it Saturday as he tried for his 20th win of the season. Lester struggled with his command. Lester surrendered five runs in five innings, his worst start since July 9.

The Cubs lost for the fourth time all season to the Reds on Saturday afternoon.