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Pirates @ Cubs: Locke vs Arrieta (Game 36)

The Cubs are back to their winnings ways.

PIT (18-16): LHP Jeff Locke (1-2, 4.69)
CHC (26-8): RHP Jake Arrieta (6.0, 1.13)
First pitch: 1:20pmCT

Arrieta, after exposing himself to red Kryptonian sunlight in a crystal chamber, gave up 2 ER in 5 innings and came away with a no-decision in the last game of the four-game sweep of the Nationals on Sunday. He won in Pittsburgh (7 IP, 0 ER) earlier this month. The Pirates are 30-136 (.221) against him. Joyce is 7-27 with a HR, and McCutchen is 8-25.