Blue Jays @ Cubs: Happ vs Arrieta (Game 121)
TOR (59-62): LHP J. A. Happ (6-8, 3.63)
CHC (63-57): RHP Jake Arrieta (12-8, 3.73)
First pitch: 1:20pmCST
The Cubs and Jays have only played four series (2003, '05, '08, and '14). This will be the second appearance by the Jays at Wrigley, other than 2005—a rare sighting, indeed. The Jays lead the franchise matchup 8-4.
Arrieta won in AZ on Sunday, holding the D’backs to 1 ER over 6 innings. He’s 3-2 with a 3.47 at Wrigley this season. These Jays are 11-63 (.175) against him. Pillar is 3-3.
J. A. Happ is 3-0 with a 1.45 in the month of August, including six innings of one-run ball against the Pirates his last time out. He’s 3-3 with a 3.67 on the road this season. Overall, the Cubs are 21-62 (.339) against him. Rizzo is 5-8 with a HR.
There are conflicting reports about J. A.'s relationship to our Ian, but it appears that there is none. If there is, I'm sure we'll hear all about it.
Toronto is in last place in the AL East; meanwhile, the Cubs cling to a tenuous one-game lead. Buckle up.
It’s Quintana (7-10) and Tepesch (1-2) tomorrow at the same time.
Go Cubs!
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