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Jake Arrieta Doesn’t Think PNC Park’s Atmosphere Will Impact His Performance

PITTSBURGH -- Right now, Pirates fans are thinking up a chant for when Jake Arrieta is on the mound in Wednesday's Wild Card game at PNC Park. That's a tough assignment, as "Arrieta" has three syllables, and the "Cue-to" style chant from a few years ago won't work.

Then again, will anything work? Based on his comments in today's media session, Arrieta doesn't make it seem like anything will impact him.

"I expect it to be extremely, extremely loud from the get-go," Arrieta said. "I know the type of loyalty the fans have here. I know how passionate they are about their baseball here, and I wouldn't expect anything less.