It’s crunch time for the Cubs, who are on the brink of elimination from the National League Championship Series with a 3-0 hole and Game 4 set for Wednesday night. But there will be no desperation moves in regards to the starting pitching schedule for Chicago.
Jason Hammel will be on the bump in Game 4 against the Mets and projected Game 5 starter Jon Lester will not be brought in even if Hammel’s outing is going extremely poorly. Lester spoke to reporters on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field ...
Jon Lester asked whether he's prepared to pitch tonight and whether he's been told to be ready to pitch tonight: "No and no."
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) October 21, 2015
Jake Arrieta, the Cubs’ projected Game 6 starter, probably won’t be tried in Game 4 either.
This comeback is going to take four straight wins. It makes sense to keep the horses in line.
