Game One Hundred Fifty-Three – Cubs 5, Cardinals 0
WP – Jake Arrieta (18-7) LP – Mike Leake (9-11) Save – None
It was vintage Jake Arrieta on Friday afternoon at Wrigley. Arrieta dominated the Cardinals for seven innings, allowing just five singles and a walk. The Cubs scored four runs in the first and gave Arrieta all the run support he would need. The Cubs played a complete game and shutout the Cardinals for their 98th win of the season.
Jake Arrieta was on top of his game for the first time in well over a month.