3-run 4th, Zobrist’s HR can’t bail out Lester, Cubs

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CINCINNATI — Jon Lester’s final tuneup for the postseason-bound Cubs did not yield a 20th victory. Instead, it was the Reds who spoiled his Saturday afternoon during a 7-4 victory at Great American Ball Park as Joey Votto collected three hits and three RBIs.

Lester, who entered 5-0 with two earned runs allowed (0.41 ERA) over his previous six starts, was tapped by Cincinnati for five earned runs and six hits over five innings with three walks and six strikeouts. The Reds took a 4-0 lead through three innings, with Eugenio Suarez’s three RBIs providing the momentum, including a two-run homer.

It was the fourth time in 18 meetings this season that the Reds topped the Cubs. Starting pitcher Tim Adleman pitched five innings for the win and allowed three runs and six hits but had to hang on when Chicago rallied for three runs in the fourth inning — including Jason …

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