Cubs makes decision on Game 2 starter

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by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Saturday, October 14, 2017, 4:50 PM

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said during Saturday's press conference that lefty Jon Lester will be the game two starter against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.

Lester has a 13-8 record with 4.33 ERA, 180 strikeouts, and 1.32 WHIP this season. During the 2017 postseason, he has pitched 9.2 innings giving up only three hits, two runs, three walks, and five strikeouts.

For his distinguished MLB career, he is 159-92 with 3.51 ERA and 2041 strikeouts.

Maddon shared that they have not determined who will start in game 3 or game 4 yet.

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