Player report cards for the Cubs’ 3-2 win over the Indians in Game 5 of the World Series.
Jon Lester: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
Grade: B+
With their backs against the proverbial wall, the Cubs’ $155 million ace did what he does best. Jon Lester was pumped up from the start, striking out the side in the top of the first and getting the crowd revved up. He allowed a home run to Jose Ramirez in the top of the second on what really was a very good pitch in a practically unhittable spot, but was on cruise control until the sixth inning.