The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Jun 18, 2017
Cubs @ Pirates: Lackey vs Taillon (Game 68)
CHC (33-34): RHP John Lackey (4-7, 5.26)
PIT (31-37): RHP Jameson Taillon (3-1, 2.90)
First pitch: 12:35pmCST
Lackey continued to make his case for retirement on Monday, giving up 4 ER over 5 innings. For their careers, these Pirates are 36-124 (.290) against him. Jaso is 8-25 and Cervelli is 5-12, both with a HR.
Taillon had a short but solid outing in his first start back after dealing with his cancer scare (5 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB). What a trooper. The Cubs are 15-53 (.283) against him. Rizzo is 4-8 with 2 HR.
It's Lester versus our old friend Richard and the Padres at Wrigley for three games starting tomorrow at 7:05pmCST. We’ll also see Chacin and Diaz.
Go Cubs!