The much-hyped Chicago Cubs are finally making their move.
Jake Arrieta throttled the Pirates Tuesday night as the Small Bears rolled to a 5-0 victory, cutting their National League Central deficit to 8 1/2 games and moving them within three games of second-place Pittsburgh.
“We need to keep it rolling as long as we can. We know the Cardinals aren't slowing down, and these guys aren't either," Arrieta told reporters. "It’s our job to continue to put the pressure on them and let them know we’re coming for ‘em."
ESPN blogger Christina Kahrl had this observation about Arrieta:
If anyone is going to make it so, it's Arrieta.