JUNE 14, 2020 | ST. LOUIS, MO
Jon Lester out-dueled Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty as the Cubs added runs late, topping the Cardinals in St. Louis by a final of 4-1, winning their fourth straight game. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo broke the scoreless tie in the top of the sixth with a solo homer, his 11th of the year. Jon Lester improved to 8-3, completing seven scoreless innings while striking out five.
Cardinals hurler Jack Flaherty struck out eight through six innings of work, allowing just one run on three hits but took the loss, dropping to 6-6. The Cardinals bullpen was touched up for three runs as the Cubs secured the victorty adding runs late. The win wraps up the Cubs nine-game road trip, finishing 6-3. The Cubs will be off Monday before beginning a six game home stand starting with a three-game set against the New York Mets.
Kyle Hendricks (7-3, 4.20) will make the start for the Cubs Tuesday night at Wrigley Field versus the Mets. Hard-throwing Noah Syndergaard (6-2, 3.53) will be on the hill for the Mets.