Jake Arrieta, line one is for you. It's destiny calling—and it's urgent.
Don't worry. We're not going to get too melodramatic after the Chicago Cubs' dispiriting 6-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Tuesday.
Wednesday's Game 2, which will begin an hour early at 7:08 p.m. ET on Fox because of the threat of rain, isn't a must-win for Chicago.
It's a best-of-seven series. The math is simple.
It is, however, a should-win, as well as an opportunity for Arrieta to overcome his checkered postseason past.