Looking to secure a series win after a thrilling comeback victory on Tuesday night, Jake Arietta (2-0, 2.25 ERA) took the mound against Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes (0-1, 0.73 ERA) for Wednesday’s finale. Arrietta entered as the only Cubs pitcher with two wins, both coming against Pittsburgh. Burnes, who’s 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in eight games against Chicago, had been pitching extremely well this season but was tied for dead last in run support (0.5) among starters.
Unfortunately, Arrieta didn’t get off to the start his team was looking for, allowing an RBI single in the top of the 1st to Travis Shaw.