Cubs lineup vs. Mets, Lester starting |
The Chicago Cubs (78-66) will battle the New York Mets at 7:05 PM CDT on Wednesday night televised on WGN-TV. The Cubs are in sole possession of first place ahead of the Cardinals by only games in the National League Central division.
The North Siders are currently 4-6 in their last ten games as the Cardinals and the Brewers are right in the thing of things in the divisional race. Veteran lefty Jon Lester will start for the defending World Champions opposed by righty Matt Harvey In 2017, Lester has a 10-7 record with 4.35 ERA with 164 strikeouts. He is currently 5-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 16 starts this season at Wrigley Field. Cubs lineup vs. Mets 1. Ben Zobrist 2B 2. Kris Bryant 3B 3. Anthony Rizzo 1B 4. Willson Contreras C 5. Ian Happ CF 6. Kyle Schwarber LF 7. Jason Heyward RF 8. Javier Baez SS 9. Jon Lester P Mets lineup vs. Cubs Reyes 2B, Aoki LF, Cabrera 3B, Plawecki C, Lagares CF, Rosario SS, Taijeron RF, Reynolds 1B, Harvey P
