Diamondbacks @ Cubs: Ray vs. Arrieta (Game 134)
And on the 6th day, He pitches again.
Now that’s more like what we expected from this homestand--a nice, easy win. The regulars all knocked around a rookie, and then the bench got a little work in. More of that, please. And maybe the Montero trade is looking a little better.
ARI (65-70): LHP Robbie Ray (3-10, 3.72)
CHC (76-57): RHP Jake Arrieta (17-6, 2.11)
First pitch: 1:20pmCT
So Arrieta came within one hit and a Starlin Castro of a perfect game on Sunday. In May, back when he was mortal, he had a no-decision (6 IP, 3 ER) in AZ. The D’Backs are 17-47 (.362) against him. (They are currently top in the league in runs scored.) Hill is 7-17 with a HR. Salty is 3-4.
Ray was 0-5 with a 6.00 ERA in August but pitched better in his last outing, a no-decision (5.2 IP, 1 ER) in Denver, of all places. The Cubs are 6-11 (.545) against him.
It’s nearly impossible that Arrieta will top what he did in LA, but make sure you tune in--at least till someone gets a hit.
Go Cubs!
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