Reds @ Cubs: Smith vs Lester (Game 151)
Cubs 6, Reds 1
W: Lester (18-4); L: Smith (3-2)
PREVIEW
CIN (63-87): RHP Josh Smith (3-1, 4.97)
CHC (95-55): LHP Jon Lester (17-4, 2.40)
First pitch: 7:05pmCST
Lester rolled off his third straight win on Wednesday, keeping the Cardinals off the board for 8 innings. He hasn’t lost a game since July 3. He’s 1-0 with a 2.18 in his three starts against the Reds this season. Overall, they are 27-110 (.245) against him. Phillips is 7-21.
This is Smith’s first start of the season, after 30 relief appearances. The Cubs are 8-32 (.250) against him. Russell is 1-1 with a HR.
Stephenson versus Lackey tomorrow at 7:05pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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