Chicago at Philadelphia

Red-hot Chicago is on a 9-2 run, ranked sixth in runs scored, and #11 in slugging. Jon Lester (14-5, 3.67 ERA) is on the hill today and is 9-2 on the road with a 3.05 ERA. The Cubs are 55-25 when Lester starts, including 8-1 when he starts on the road. He faces a Philadelphia offense that is #20 in runs scored, #18 in on-base percentage, and #22 in slugging. The Phillies are home and favored with Aaron Nola going, but he has a 4.50 ERA against the Cubs this season, as well as 4.66 the last three-plus seasons against the Cubbies. Play Chicago.