The Cubs and Dodgers play game two of the NLCS with the Dodgers up one game to none. Jon Lester takes the mound for the Cubs with Rich Hill on the hill for the Dodgers.
Lester is approaching a season’s worth of work in the post-season. Sunday will mark his 25th appearance in a playoff game. In his 143 1/3 post-season innings he posted a 2.57 ERA, with just 2.1 walks allowed per nine innings. To demonstrate the toughness of his competition, that 2.57 ERA was good for just a 9-7 record. He’s been consistent as his Cubs post-season ERA stands at 2.58.
Hill has been a strikeout beast for the Dodgers in his four playoff appearances, posting a rate of 12.2 K per 9 IP. He’s also been a bit wild, walking 4.8 batters per 9 IP. The Dodgers are putting Hill in a good spot in the rotation. He posted a 2.77 ERA at Dodger Stadium this season, a 4.06 ERA on the road. By starting game two, he will also be able to start game six at home if needed.
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