The Chicago Cubs have made their starting rotation official for the NLDS against the Washington Nationals.
After some speculation, Kyle Hendricks has been named the Game 1 starter, while Jon Lester, Jose Quintana and Jake Arrieta follow.
#Cubs NLDS rotation will be Hendricks, Lester, Quintana and Arrieta
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) October 4, 2017
Hendricks made one start against the Nationals this year, going seven innings and giving three earned runs. Lester faced Washington twice this season, allowing four earned runs over 12.2 innings.
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Game 1 is Friday at 6:30 p.m.