CHICAGO -- The Cubs got the pitching and defense they needed Wednesday, and it helps to have Kyle Schwarber hit a home run as well.
Schwarber smacked his second home run in as many games to back Jon Lester's seven strong innings and lift the Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field and take the series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo also drove in runs for the Cubs, who have won 17 of their last 25 games.