Cubs @ Pirates: Lester vs Taillon (Game 140)
CHC (76-63): LHP Jon Lester (9-7, 4.46)
PIT (67-73): RHP Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.50)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Lester gave up 4 ER in 5 innings but beat the Braves on Saturday. In three starts against the Pirates, he’s 0-2 with a 6.08 this season. Overall, they are 61-222 (.275) against him. Mercer is 6-19, with a HR.
Taillon had a no-decision against the Reds his last time out (6 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, 1 BB). In two starts against the Cubs this season, he’s 1-1 with a 3.00. For their careers, the Cubs are 22-75 (.301). Rizzo is 6-11 with 2 HR, Jay is 2-2, and Baez is 5-7 with a HR.
If you’re in the area, tickets start at $4.
Lackey (11-10) and Nelson (11-6) start the NL Central showdown with the Brewers at Wrigley tomorrow at 7:05pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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