Jon Lester

Jon Lester deals seven innings of one-run ball in Cubs' Game 5 win

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester allowed only one run over seven innings on Thursday as the Cubs scored an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS Game 5.

What It Means:

Lester has been solid through his two NLCS starts, striking out nine while only allowing two earned runs over 13 innings. Thursday's win brings the Cubs up to a 3-2 series lead.

With the series lead, our models give the Cubs a 52.2 percent chance of winning the World Series -- the best odds among the remaining three teams.