Jake Arrieta (2-1, 3.18 ERA) took the mound in the series opener against Taijuan Walker (0-0, 2.61 ERA), looking to bounce back after a subpar outing in Milwaukee last Wednesday. He threw 84 pitches in five innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs in a loss to the Brewers. As a member of the Phillies, Arrieta was 2-0 with a 2.19 ERA last year against the Mets.
The Cubs got on the board in the 3rd inning after a throwing error by Davis allowed Eric Sogard to score from second base.