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Cubs’ Jon Lester set to start Thursday against Dodgers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Chicago. (David Banks / Associated Press)
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CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs say ace left-hander Jon Lester is set to start Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined because of a strained left hamstring.

Manager Joe Maddon says the veteran will be limited to about 75-80 pitches in his first outing since April 8, when he was hurt running the bases in the home opener against Pittsburgh. Lester is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in three starts.

The Cubs will go with Kyle Hendricks, Yu Darvish and Jose Quintana in the three-game series at Arizona that starts on Friday.