John Lackey wins in return, says move to bullpen 'ain't going to happen'

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    John Lackey didn't consider this a final test to see whether he can hold his spot in the Chicago Cubs' rotation.

    Lackey has given no thought to pitching out the bullpen, not after a 15-year career as a starter.

    "No, that ship has sailed," Lackey said with a smile. "That ain't going to happen. There's two places for me to be: starting or at home. Except for the playoffs or in big games -- we can compromise."

    Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Lackey earned his first win in a month and the Cubs won their fifth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

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