Cubs @ Braves: Lester vs Gant (Game 61)
The Cubs get all freakniky with the longball and now go for the series win.CHC (42-18): LHP Jon Lester (7-3, 2.06)
ATL (18-43): RHP John Gant (0-0, 6.17)
First pitch: 12:35pmCST
Lester gave up 4 hits and struck out 9 over 8 innings for a win over the Phills on Monday. He’s 4-1 with a 2.08 on the road this year. The Braves are 51-219 (.233) against him. Freeman is 4-11 with a HR.
Blair (0-4, 7.13) was going to pitch till the Braves looked at his stats and decided to roll the dice with a rookie. This will be Gant’s first career start, after a handful of relief appearances. The 23y/o has been recalled four times this season. Be prepared to be annoyed by his wind-up. Perhaps today is a good day to listen on the radio, especially if you have a history of seizures.
Hendricks (4-5, 2.90) versus Dusty’s Secret Plan at 6:05pmCST in DC tomorrow.
Go Cubs!
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