Cubs @ Marlins: Lester vs Nicolino (Game 74)
CHC (37-36): LHP Jon Lester (4-4, 3.83)
MIA (34-38): LHP Justin Nicolino (0-1, 5.06)
First pitch: 3:10pmCST
Lester went 6 innings of two-run ball but had a no-decision against the Padres on Monday. He’s 1-3 with a 5.86 on the road this season. The Marlins are 40-116 (.345) against him. Prado is 6-13, and Stanton is 2-6. Both of his Hs are HRs, which may or may not have landed yet.
Nicolino gave up 3 ER in as many innings but ended up with a no-decision against the Nationals on Monday, his fourth outing of the season. He had been pitching for AAA-New Orleans. Prior to being called up, he was 8-10 with a 4.52 ERA in his career in the majors. Only Jay (1-3) has faced him.
Montgomery (1-3) against Volquez (3-8) in the season finale versus tomorrow at 12:10pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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