Cubs lefty Jon Lester had just enough offense to squeak behind him from his sixth victory Wednesday night. In his first career complete game at Wrigley Field, Lester went nine innings, allowing only a lead off home run Kike Hernandez on the second shot of the match in the final 2-1 victory for the Cubs at Dodgers.
"You do not often," Lester said, referring to his 13th career complete game. "This is the second time that Joe (Maddon) surprised me and I was lucky with a full game. I'm glad you gave me a chance. I know that in one-run games, they are drum to drum."
Maddon was confident and knew Lester poet Hector Rondon was not available. Rondon backup had braced for the ninth. Lester was brilliant, hitting 10 and no runs in four matches.
"I'm a big believer that when a man finishes a game, it can really take it to another level in the next races," said Maddon. "It's something that makes you a starter mentally. I have found that in the minor leagues, and I really believe that."
The Cubs got their success Kris Bryant in the third round when he hit a two run homer against the Dodgers right-handed Mike Bolsinger. Bryant hit a sky scrapping Dave Kingman similar quadrangular esplanade in the center over bushes.
Bryant undermined ball had difficult time blocks. It was his 12th homer of the season and was just happy to do their part.
"The pitching is incredible," said Bryant. "It's like this all season. This makes it nice for us because we know what we're going to come up the hill. I do not know if they really help without getting a hit and three hits (in the last two games). We was lucky to get one day. "
Offensive has been a major challenge in this series for both teams. Dodgers was a hit Monday night, and the Cubs were a hit on Tuesday. After Hernandez homered to start on Tuesday, the Dodgers managed only three hits in nine innings. The Cubs had only three equally.
"We are just watching the guys on both sides carry out their post for points," said Maddon. "They're in good accounts. They are all getting ahead of hitters. So do not think there is a flatness (the attack). And" has been launched by both sides. "
Opener Chicago is still the team's strength. rotation pitchers are 4-0 with a 0.89 ERA in his last six games of the team.
"I do not want to put an evil eye on him, but it was pretty good," said Lester. "It was a great experience to do this."
At 36-15, the Cubs are still career-high 21 games over.500. They now have a lead of 7.5 seconds game on pirates in the NL Central.
"You do not often," Lester said, referring to his 13th career complete game. "This is the second time that Joe (Maddon) surprised me and I was lucky with a full game. I'm glad you gave me a chance. I know that in one-run games, they are drum to drum."
Maddon was confident and knew Lester poet Hector Rondon was not available. Rondon backup had braced for the ninth. Lester was brilliant, hitting 10 and no runs in four matches.
"I'm a big believer that when a man finishes a game, it can really take it to another level in the next races," said Maddon. "It's something that makes you a starter mentally. I have found that in the minor leagues, and I really believe that."
The Cubs got their success Kris Bryant in the third round when he hit a two run homer against the Dodgers right-handed Mike Bolsinger. Bryant hit a sky scrapping Dave Kingman similar quadrangular esplanade in the center over bushes.
Bryant undermined ball had difficult time blocks. It was his 12th homer of the season and was just happy to do their part.
"The pitching is incredible," said Bryant. "It's like this all season. This makes it nice for us because we know what we're going to come up the hill. I do not know if they really help without getting a hit and three hits (in the last two games). We was lucky to get one day. "
Offensive has been a major challenge in this series for both teams. Dodgers was a hit Monday night, and the Cubs were a hit on Tuesday. After Hernandez homered to start on Tuesday, the Dodgers managed only three hits in nine innings. The Cubs had only three equally.
"We are just watching the guys on both sides carry out their post for points," said Maddon. "They're in good accounts. They are all getting ahead of hitters. So do not think there is a flatness (the attack). And" has been launched by both sides. "
Opener Chicago is still the team's strength. rotation pitchers are 4-0 with a 0.89 ERA in his last six games of the team.
"I do not want to put an evil eye on him, but it was pretty good," said Lester. "It was a great experience to do this."
At 36-15, the Cubs are still career-high 21 games over.500. They now have a lead of 7.5 seconds game on pirates in the NL Central.
