Every get started from right here on out is a chance for veteran left-hander Jon Lester. Unlike the Cubs’ postseason runs from 2015-18 when Lester used to be the workhorse of the rotation, the ones tasks now fall at the shoulders of Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks. With Monday’s information of left-hander Jose Quintana re-joining the rotation on Tuesday and right-hander Alec Mills having a powerful September, Lester must earn his approach into the workforce’s postseason rotation. The left-hander didn’t waste his alternative on Monday as he quieted the Pirates within the Cubs’ 5-Zero victory over Pittsburgh. “Going into October, I want to be a reliable guy to where they don’t have to be on red alert down there [in the
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Bruins’ Defense Creating Offensive Opportunities Vs. Predators
The Boston Bruins need all hands on deck Monday against the Nashville Predators, and the B’s defense certainly did its part during the first period. Boston’s defense was aggressive early at Bridgestone Arena which led to multiple offensive chances for the Bruins. The B’s, however, were unable to capitalize on the offensive opportunities in the first frame as the Predators led 2-0 after one period. For a breakdown of Bruins’ first-period performance, check out the “Amica Coverage Cam” video above, presented by Amica Insurance. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images < ... NESN.com
Boston Bruins’ Power Play Struggling To Capitalize On Opportunities
The power play is the most glaring weakness for the Boston Bruins this season. The B’s have scored on just three of 38 opportunities with the man advantage, giving them the league’s second-worst success rate at 7.9 percent. It’s an area that must improve for the Bruins to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence. Check out the video above to hear Bruins players Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci discuss the team’s struggling power play, as seen on “NESN Sports Today” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com