Arrieta went five innings, struck out a season-high 12 batters. But ‘Zona scored three times against him and the Chicago Cubs lost 3-2.
“Well, it was a good run,” said Arrieta. One that spanned nearly a year and stretched over 24 regular season starts. The last time he lost a game is when Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels threw a no-hitter against the Cubs last July 25th at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs (39-16) lost for only the second time in 12 games and finished 8-2 on their homestand. Arrieta (9-1) gave up three runs, nine hits, on 108 pitches and fanned 12 while walking one.