Oct. 03--Jake Arrieta pitched six innings of two-hit ball Friday night as the Cubs coasted to a 6-1 victory over the Brewers to extend their winning streak to six games. Arrieta, who won his 22nd game, was pulled after 72 pitches in preparation for the National League wild-card game against the Pirates on Wednesday.
At the plate
Five of the first six Cubs' batters struck out against Ariel Pena. But the Cubs still managed a 10-hit attack. Addison Russell led off the third and sixth with doubles and scored twice. Anthony Rizzo hit his 31st home run and drove in three runs.
On the mound
Arrieta retired 11 consecutive batters after Scooter Gennett led off the first with a single. Arrieta was so dominant that there was only one outfield putout in his six innings. Trevor Cahill allowed a home run to Khris Davis in the seventh.
In the field
Third baseman Javier Baez bobbled a grounder in the sixth, and first baseman Rizzo sailed a throw in the seventh.
Key number
99 -- Kris Bryant and Rizzo each have 99 RBIs this season.
The quote
"If that did not clinch his (Cy Young) award, I don't know what would. That had to be the clincher. Another quality start, a dominating performance." -- Cubs manager Joe Maddon on Arrieta
Up next
At Brewers, 6:10 p.m. Saturday, CSN.
