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Chicago Cubs extend win streak with impressive 12-1 win vs Mariners

It was Chicago’s offense. It has been awhile but the Chicago Cubs (62-40) recorded more than 10 runs as they demolished the Seattle Mariners (51-49) by the final score of 12-1 behind a couple of home runs from two of their seasoned veterans.

And while those bats were unloading on Seattle’s starter, southpaw Jon Lester turned in a solid performance to earn his 11th win of the campaign. Lester (11-4, 2.95 ERA) was spectacular through six innings, holding the Mariners to four hits while issuing two walks, and recording seven strikeouts.

As far as his counterpart is concerned, well, Hisashi Iwakuma (11-7, 4.