CHICAGO -- First, it was Jon Lester's back, then it was Josh Hader's arm. Both contributed to a Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, drawing them to within one game of the two-time defending central division champions.
Lester had to leave after 5.2 innings due to back spasms, handing the ball to much maligned reliever CJ Edwards, who promptly threw a wild one on his first pitch, allowing the winning run to score. Lester thought he might have hurt his back on a swing earlier in the game.