The Chicago Cubs need a “stopper” today … four games into the regular season … but who better than Jon Lester, right? The 35-year old left-hander probably doesn’t have the stuff of his early career, but he’s proven capable of getting the job done. That’s exactly what the Cubs need tonight.
Of course, I am also expecting a nice offensive performance from this lineup. The Cubs overloaded Julio Teheran with lefties, six if you count Jon Lester, which has been Teheran’s weakness in the past. Hopefully, they can give Lester – and the bullpen – a nice cushy lead to take the pressure off and, maybe even, I don’t know, have a little fun.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (1-3) at Atlanta Braves (1-3) – Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:20 CT on WGN, ESPN, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Braves: Julio Teheran (L): 5.40 ERA, 3.91 FIP; 3.50 K/BB
versus
Cubs: Jon Lester (L): 3.00 ERA, 5.07 FIP; 1.50 K/BB
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
- Ben Zobrist, RF
- Kris Bryant, 3B
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Javy Baez, SS
- Kyle Schwarber, LF
- Willson Contreras, C
- Daniel Descalso, 2B
- Jon Lester, P
- Jason Heyward, CF
Atlanta Braves Lineup:
- Ozzie Albies, 2B
- Josh Donaldson, 3B
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Ronald Acuna, CF
- Nick Markakis, RF
- Johan Camargo, LF
- Tyler Flowers, C
- Dansby Swanson, SS
- Julio Teheran, P