Cubs @ Nationals: Lackey vs. Strasburg (Game 78)
CHC (39-38): RHP John Lackey (5-8, 4.74)
WAS (46-31): RHP Stephen Strasburg (8-2, 3.57)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Lackey had his second strong outing in a row on Friday in Miami (6 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB) but ended up with the loss, thanks to the Cubs “offense,” which decided it was too hot and took the game off. Overall, the Nationals are 49-165 (.297) against him. Lind is 18-43.
Strasburg gave up 5 runs in as many innings but ended up with a no-decision against the Reds in his last outing. The Cubs are 27-94 (.287) against him. LaStella is 3-9 with a HR.
Lester (5-4) faces Ross (4-3) to end the series tomorrow at 3:05pmCST before we head to Cincinnati.
Go Cubs!
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