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- Updated: May 22, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo thinks the pitching staff doesn’t get enough credit for what the team has accomplished through 40 games.
Jon Lester lasted just 2 2/3 innings in the Cubs’ 5-3 loss to the Giants on Saturday, the first time all year a Chicago pitcher failed to go at least five innings.
“They’re going to have their days,” Rizzo said. “I’m sure he’s not too happy about it. If somebody thinks we’re going to win 140 games, I’d like to know what they’re on.”
It would even be difficult to keep it up at their current pace, which equates to a 115-47 regular-season record. That’s after going 4-6 over their past 10 games.
Rizzo said the offense is getting more of the accolades, unless your name …
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