Another start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, another gem for Jake Arrieta.
The Chicago Cubs came away with a win against the Pirates thanks in large part to six shutout innings from their ace. Arrieta’s ERA against the Pirates dropped to 1.46, putting him in elite company when it comes to dominating a particular team, as noted in the chart below.
| Opp. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | 1.29 | Mets |
| Jake Arrieta | 1.46 | Pirates |
| Adam Wainwright | 1. |