PITTSBURGH – Jake Arrieta has a message for the rest of the National League, the reason why the Cubs will take their chances in a wild-card game or a short playoff series and whatever else lurks in October.
“There is (another gear),” Arrieta said after shutting down the Pittsburgh Pirates during Tuesday night’s 5-0 win. “It’s my job to find it and to stay in it. I think that being consistent is something that I’ve been able to establish as part of who I am.
“Now it’s: How can I go out there and dominate every time?