Oct. 05--Jake Arrieta was rewarded Monday for his strong finish by being named the National League pitcher of the month for September.
Arrieta, who will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game Wednesday night at PNC Park, was 5-0 with an 0.39 ERA in 46 innings. Arrieta struck out 46 while allowing 22 hits and walking only four.
Arrieta finished the regular season with 22 scoreless innings.
