Poll Question: After this 3-day series in Chicago, do you still think the Pirates will be holding the No. 1 wild card playoff spot? Yes (40%) No (60%)
Jerry Micco: Hello everybody and welcome to the weekly sports of all sorts chat.
Sports Joey: Arrieta yesterday: 9 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K, 1 BB. It looks bleak Jerry. Bleak.
Jerry Micco: Well, they are going to have to beat good pitchers all throughout the playoffs if they can get by the Cubs. Every team has a couple of very strong pitchers, but the Cubs may have the best of them all in Arrieta.