June 05--The red-hot Chicago Cubs sent Jake Arrieta to the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in search of their fourth consecutive victory and a sweep of the three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Arrieta was looking to become the first 10-game winner in the majors and was opposed by Patrick Corbin for the Diamondbacks.
At the plate
Against the left-hander Corbin, Cubs manager Joe Maddon gave a couple of regulars the day off, including first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right fielder Jason Heyward. Dexter Fowler was back in his customary lead-off spot. The veteran leads the majors by reaching base safely to start a game 25 times this season.
On the mound
Arrieta brought his 9-0 record and 1.56 earned-run average to the bump. Corbin was 2-5 with a 4.96 ERA for the Diamondbacks.
In the field
Krys Bryant got the start at first base for the Cubs while Matt Szczur started in right field.
Big number
30: Times the Cubs have won entering the sixth inning of a game in 34 opportunities this season.
Up next
At Phillies, 6:05 p.m., Monday, CSN.
Lineups
Cubs
Fowler, CF
Zobrist, SS
Bryant, 1B
Soler, LF
Baez, 3B
Russell, SS
Szczur, RF
Montero, C
Arrieta, P
Diamondbacks
Bourn, CF
Gosselin, 2B
Goldschmidt, 1B
Lamb, 3B
Herrmann, C
Chris Ownings, SS
Tomas, LF
Drury, RF
Corbin, P
