MLB Note - Chicago Cubs Lester, Jon

Aug 18, 2017 - 8:03 AM LHP Jon Lester started but lasted only into the second inning before leaving with left lat tightness. He allowed nine runs (seven earned) in the second inning. It was the second time he's allowed at least eight runs in a season, giving up 10 runs in the first inning July 9 at Pittsburgh. He was scheduled to see a doctor late Thursday and his condition was not expected to be known until Friday.