#Nationals vs. Cubs prediction: Adbert Alzolay proves reliable

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Cubs return to Chicago and so does the Nationals’ Jon Lester. A former fan favorite at Wrigley, Lester is 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA after appearing in three games this year for Washington, and has never lost (2-0) to the Cubs. Chicago’s Adbert Alzolay (1-3, 4.50 ERA) comes off a three-run, six-inning outing in Cleveland. Alzolay has proved reliable and effective with a K-BB ratio of 19-2 over his past three starts. Another 20 units on the Cubs.

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Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Kyle Hendricks pitched eight strong, Ian Happ went 3-for-4 including a homer and the Cubs tamed the Tigers 5-1. Down -1,444 kessingers.