"When he's on the mound, it's take no prisoners, and that's one of the things you can learn from him," Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks said.
Where Lackey fits into the Cubs' postseason plans is still to be determined. He may find himself in the bullpen when Chicago opens the National League Division Series presented by T-Mobile on Friday against Washington. Maddon asked the veteran to pitch one inning in relief in the regular-season finale on Sunday against the Reds. It was only the second time in 448 career games that he's done that (also June 27, 2004).