Less Than Jake: Cubs Win Despite Arrieta Not Pitching Like Himself

Quick, when was the last time Jake Arrieta allowed 4 earned runs in a game? I can’t hear you, but if you just blurted out June 16th, 2015, you win! Yes, it’s been almost a full calendar year since the invincible starter appeared even mildly vincible. And yet, despite allowing the Cardinals to score in 3 of the 5 innings he pitched Wednesday, Arrieta was backed by 9 runs en route to a series win over their division rivals.

Jake Arrieta: "I picked a good day to be sh–y."

— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) May 25, 2016

Showy? Shiny? Shady? Wait, I’ve got it…shaky. Yep, that’s gotta be it.

Whatever adjective you choose, the Cubs ace was less than sharp. Well, for him. I don’t know what’s more…