Lester hits first HR, racks up 2,000th K Cubs left-hander Jon Lester launched his first Major League home run and reached the 2,000-strikeout mark on Tuesday night vs. the D-backs. The blast gave the Cubs an 8-1 lead, and prompted a smile from Lester as he crossed home plate. Author: sportallinfo Published: 2 agosto 2017 Categories: MLB