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In a surprising twist, Jon Lester enters the batter's box. ..... Watch the fun video below: Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:03) Jon Lester had never batted in extra innings or pinch-hit before, making the situation feel chaotic. (00:38) The Cubs were down 6-0 early but fought back, tying the game in the 9th inning. (01:43) Chaos ensued with multiple double switches, including Travis Wood playing left field before returning to pitch. (02:49) Lester was chosen to hit instead of Jake Arrieta, despite Arrieta being a better hitter statistically. (04:16) Lester, known as the team’s best bunter, had worked extensively on bunting after struggling earlier in his career. (05:02) He laid down a key bunt, allowing Javier Báez to score the winning run in the 12th inning. (07:57) With two strikes, Lester successfully executed a safety squeeze, securing a Cubs victory. (08:46) The celebration involved baby powder being thrown at Lester, which got in his mouth unexpectedly. (09:12) Everything aligned perfectly, from the pitch selection to Heyward’s slide, making for a memorable win.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network (Free trial available on FuboTV) Cubs lineup: Ian Happ LF Kyle Tucker RF Seiya Suzuki DH Michael Busch 1B Matt Shaw 3B Dansby Swanson SS Pete Crow-Armstrong CF Carson Kelly C Jon Berti 2B Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Ben Brown (1-0, 6.33 ERA) on the mound against Cole Ragans (0-1, 14.54 ERA). ..... @ihapp_1 described his 1st spring training being placed next to Jon Lester & John Lackey in the locker room 😂 Watch @thecompoundpod at 6!

Some think he could end up being another Jon Lester-type arm.