Cubs' John Lackey: Fans seven in losing effort

Lackey (1-3) allowed seven runs -- five earned -- on six hits and two walks while striking out seven hitters over six innings during Sunday's loss to Cincinnati.

Analysis:

While Lackey battled and piled up the seven punchouts, the Cincinnati hitters did a lot of damage while handing Lackey his third loss of the season. The veteran righty has allowed 13 earned runs through 24 innings (4.88 ERA) with 26 strikeouts over his first four starts. He'll look to tidy things up in a tough road matchup against Boston next weekend.