Tale of the Tape: Giants-Cubs NLDS Game 1

The Cubs host the Giants in Game 1 of the National League Division Series Friday (9 p.m. ET, FS1), with a pair of the most lethal arms in the Majors squaring off at Wrigley Field.

Chicago will hand the ball to left-hander Jon Lester as it begins the 2016 postseason. Meanwhile, after a shutout from Madison Bumgarner in the NL Wild Card Game, the Giants will turn to Johnny Cueto.

Season Stats Lester: 19-5, 2.44 ERA, 202 2/ 3 IP, 197 K’s Cueto: 18-5, 2.79 ERA, 219 2/ 3 IP, 198 K’s

Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 7 9 p.m SF @ CHC FS1 Gm 2 Oct. 8 8 p.m. SF @ CHC MLBN Gm 3 Oct. 10 TBD CHC @ SF FS1 / MLBN *Gm 4 Oct. 11 TBD CHC @ SF FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 13 TBD SF @ CHC FS1 *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Giants • Complete Postseason coverage

Lester against the Giants Career: 4-1 (5 GS), 2.25 ERA 2016: 1-1 (2 GS), 4.63 ERA Loves to face: Brandon Belt, 0-for-6 Hates to face: Buster Posey, 5-for-16, 1 HR, 2 RBIs

Why he’ll win: Lester has logged arguably the most consistent season from a starter in …

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