Nine games in ten days against teams on in the National League West. So far, the Chicago Cubs (82-46) are 5-3 on this road trip, which closes on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On Saturday, the Cubs missed opportunities in the first and seventh innings to put pressure on the Dodgers, but squandered their chances. Jason Hammel pitched two and one-third innings, making it two short appearances in a row. Jon Lester takes the mound on Sunday, hoping to score another win and add to his Cy Young resume.
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