CSN Chicago · Apr 25, 2015
Cubs see Jon Lester trending in the right direction
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Tony Andracki
Has Jon Lester turned a corner with the Cubs?
The $155-million ace wasn't willing to go that far after Friday night's outing against the Reds, but he and the Cubs saw some positive signs that could point to a turnaround.
Lester picked up a no-decision in the 11-inning 7-3 Cubs win, but did collect his first quality start with the new team, going six innings and allowing three runs on five hits and a walk. He struck out 10 while throwing 104 pitches, lowering his ERA (6.23) and WHIP (1.57) in the process.
That's a step up from his first three starts, in which he gave up 12 earned runs and 24 hits in 15.2 innings.