The last time a Missouri-born pitcher started against the St. Louis Cardinals in postseason, Shaun Marcum surrendered 4 runs in the first inning of in Game 6 of the 2011 National League Championship Series. The Cardinals went on to win that game decisively by a score of 12-6, which also secured the National League pennant in the team’s latest World Series championship.
Tonight, Farmington, Mo. native Jake Arrieta has a chance to reverse the Missouri pitcher vs. Missouri team postseason rarity around what many consider a Cy Young award caliber season.