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NLDS Game 3 Preview

Today marks the beginning of the Wrigley Field portion of the NLDS, and in a position favorable to the Cubs. After tying the series at 1 with a burst of offense on Saturday in St. Louis, the Cubs return home feeling confident and assured that this trend can continue. The confidence not only stems from the upward trend of offensive firepower due to the dangerously deep bench and uber-talented cadre of rookies, but also one man’s presence; that one man is Jake Arrieta. With all of that said, what follows are breakdowns for each team, and my own, subjective opinion on who has an advantage in each given area.