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Jon Lester and John Lackey know each other quite well from their days with the Boston Red Sox. However, their meeting Friday night was not a friendly reunion.

The two were all business as they faced off in Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

Both pitchers looked impressive, but Lackey and the Cardinals ultimately came away with the 4-0 win.

Lackey allowed two hits and zero runs while striking out five in 7 1/3 innings. Lester ended up with three earned runs against him, but he kept the game close. He allowed five hits while striking out nine in 7 1/3 innings.

The Cardinals had a slim 1-0 lead heading into the eighth, but a pair of home runs by Thomas Pham and Stephen Piscotty secured the win.

Game 2 will take place at 5:37 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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