The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Sep 28, 2016
Cubs @ Pirates: Arrieta vs Taillon (Game 158)
CHC (101-56): RHP Jake Arrieta (18-7, 2.85)
PIT (77-80): RHP Jameson Taillon (4-4, 3.49)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Arrieta was back to his old self, with 7 strong innings of scoreless baseball to beat the Cardinals on Friday. He struck out 10 and walked one. In his five starts against the Pirates this year, he’s 3-1 with a 3.78. Overall, they are 48-224 (.214) against him. Joyce is 7-20 with a HR.
Taillon gave up 3 ER in 5 innings and came away with a no-decision against the Nationals his last time out. He gave up 4 ER in as many innings to lose against the Cubs at Wrigley in June. They are 8-17 (.471) against the rookie. Rizzo and Baez are both 2-2 with a HR.