Jon Lester Shares Appreciation to Cubs Fans After Emotional Night

Lester shares appreciation to Cubs fans after emotional night originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Wednesday was an emotional night for Cubs starter Jon Lester. The 36-year-old made perhaps his final home start at Wrigley Field with the team, acknowledging that possibility postgame.

Droves of Cubs fans on Twitter offered kind words for Lester, the pitcher who helped the Cubs become annual contenders and win the 2016 World Series. On Thursday, he showed his appreciation to Cubs Nation.

Blown away by all the love y’all. Make no mistake Chicago is home, the Cubs are family, and there’s no uniform I’d rather wear next year for my 200th win. But for now let’s ring in 2020 like it’s 2016! #NVRQT
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) September 17, 2020

Replies to Lester's tweet show the respect and admiration Cubs fans have for him.

Jon Lester forever. We 💙 you!!!!
— Andi C. V. 💬🤍💙⚾️ (@bryz_blue) September 17, 2020

Couldn’t have done it without you. Literally.
— Danny Rockett (@SonRanto) September 17, 2020

You deserve a lifetime contract for all you have done for this organization. I love you Jon 🙌🏼
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) September 17, 2020

You are the greatest Free Agent acquisition on the history of the ball club.

I tip my hat to you.
— Juan Ceballos (@MrJuanCeballos) September 17, 2020

Here's to hoping Wednesday wasn't Lester's final Cubs start at Wrigley and he gets to pitch in front of the fans again, when it's safe for them to be there.

Whether it was his final home start with the Cubs or not, his impact on the franchise will be remembered forever.