Lester, Cubs on wrong end of pitchers` duel
(MLB.com Chicago Cubs)

With the Cubs` offense on a roll going into Wednesday`s finale of a two-game set vs. their 2016 World Series opponent, the Indians, manager Joe Maddon was curious to see his team`s plate approach against a hot pitcher like Tribe starter Trevor Bauer, who took a 2.67 ERA into the start and has a deep repertoire. Suffice to say the roll did not continue in a 4-1 loss at Progressive Field. Bauer had his off-speed stuff working, and the Cubs did not mount much of a threat on a night in which staff ace Jon Lester was touched for three solo shots.