Lester starts as Cubs host South Side rivals

After an off-day Thursday, Cubs lefty Jon Lester (2-0, 2.74 ERA) is slated to take the ball at 7:15 p.m. CT on Friday in the opener of a three-game series against the White Sox at Wrigley Field. Lester is 5-1 with a 3.19 ERA against the crosstown rivals since joining the Cubs. The game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network, NBC Sports Chicago and MLB.TV.