Coming into Monday night, Jon Lester hadn't made a pickoff attempt at first base since 2013. He finally made one, and the Cubs crowd went nuts for it.

Sure the throw was worse than one I could have made (and for a fraction of the cost), but it was a throw!

Here is Lester's second pickoff attempt since 2013:

Oh, dear. But you'll notice that Lester got the out at third. Is it possible that he's just smarter than all of us?

Probably. We'll keep you updated on Jon Lester pickoff news as events warrant.