Cubs @ Reds: Arrieta vs Reed (Game 17)
CHC (9-7): RHP Jake Arrieta (2-0, 2.89)
CIN (9-8): LHP Cody Reed (1-0, 0.00)
First pitch: 12:10pmCST
Don't look now, but the Cubs have resumed their rightful place at the top of the division. The team is so bored with regular baseball, they have taken to spotting the opposition a few runs before starting to play for real.
Arrieta gave up 3 ER over 5.2 and came away with a no-decision against the Pirates on Saturday. He went 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in 2016 against the Reds, with both games in their park. Overall, they are 21-101 (.208) against him. Gennett is 8-29.
Reed, who has been pitching out of the bullpen, gets his first start of the season. He went 0-7 with a 7.36 in 10 starts as a rookie last year. He was equally shitty at home and on the road. In his two games against the Cubs last year, he was 0-2 with a 12.38 ERA. The Cubs are 14-36 (.389) against him. Bryant is 3-4 with a HR. Almora, Contreras, and Russell have also homered off of him.
Needless to say, I like our chances.
Lackey and Arroyo (yes, that Arroyo) for the finale tomorrow at 12:10pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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