Cubs News: Jon Lester named N.L. Pitcher of the Week

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MLB announced on Monday that Cubs lefty Jon Lester has been named the National League Player of the Week.

In his last two starts, he is 2-0 giving up no runs, 9 hits, 0 walks and striking out 16 in 15 total innings. For the season, he is 8-3 for a 1.89 ERA with 85 strikeouts and a 0.95 WHIP.

For his career, he is 135-82 with a 3.48 ERA with 1749 strikeouts and a 1.24 WHIP.

Smile, @JLester34. You’re National League Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/Ej4xQXquxR

— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 13, 2016

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