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Lester puts Cubs closer to home-field clinch
- Updated: September 21, 2016
CHICAGO — The postseason is two weeks away, and even though the National League Central-champion Cubs are waiting for other teams to get in, pitcher Jon Lester’s foot is nowhere close to lifting off the gas. Not only did Lester pitch seven robust innings, he provided the game’s first run with a rocket of an RBI double in a 6-1 victory over the Reds on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.
Now 18-4 with a 2.36 ERA, Lester is 9-0 with a 1.46 ERA over his last 12 …
