Arrieta said Bumgarner is “beatable,” when asked by reporters prior to the NLDS.
“We have a challenge ahead of us… he’s been one of the best in the postseason for the past several years,” he added.
During the regular season, Arrieta led the Cubs starters with 11 wins and a 1.04 WHIP in 97.2 innings on the road. He held opponents to a .203/.333/.608 slash line, also best in the starting corps.
Against the Giants, Arrieta is 4-2 with a 1.89 ERA in six career starts.
Run support for Arrieta has been one of his saving graces this year.