Reds @ Cubs: Finnegan vs Lester (Game 7)
After going 5-1 on the West Coast, the Cubs open at home.
CIN (5-1): LHP Brandon Finnegan (0-0, 3.00)
CHC (5-1): LHP Jon Lester (1-0, 1.29)
First pitch: 7:05pmCT
Lester started the season strong, giving up 1 ER and only 4 hits in 7 innings for the win against the Angels. He only had 4 Ks but didn’t walk anyone, either. The Reds are 18-62 (.290) against him. Hamilton is 4-5, and Phillips is 5-12.
Acquired last July by the Reds from the Royals in the Cueto deal, the swing man Finnegan went 5-2 with a 3.56 last year. On Wednesday, he had a no-decision against the Phills (2 ER, 6 IP). Only Heyward has an AB against him.
The Reds have gotten off to a surprising start, sweeping the Phillies and taking 2 of 3 from the Pirates at home. Let’s put at end to that nonsense.
An off day tomorrow, then Simon vs. Lackey.
Go, Cubs!
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