In two starts since returning from his shoulder injury, Brault has tossed 10 innings, allowing six earned runs. Batters are hitting .216/.293/.378 against him during that span. Brault has not started against the Cubs this season, but he has allowed four earned runs in three innings of work against them.
Meanwhile, Lester has been awful in the month of August. In three starts, he’s given up 17 earned runs in 14 innings. Against the Oakland Athletics on August 6, Lester allowed 11 runs (nine earned) in four innings of work. His overall ERA has ballooned almost a full run since the month started.