CHC (84-66): LHP Jon Lester (11-7, 4.30)
TB (73-78): LHP Blake Snell (3-6, 4.25)
First pitch: 6:10pmCST
Lester won his third start in a row on Thursday against the Mets (6 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, 4 BB). He’s 5-4 with a 4.04 on the road this season. Overall, these Rays are 35-36 (.257) against him. Bourjos is 7-17 with a HR.
The struggling Snell spent some time in the minors this season. He’s 3-1 with a 3.75 in 11 post-All-star Game starts. The Cubs are 4-16 against him. Almora, Baez, and Contreras are 1-2, and Bryant is 1-3.