Confidence is key during the hunt for October, and Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta has tons of it.
After the 5-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Arrieta said he’s confident the Cubs will be in the playoffs.
Everyone executed. All night. We keep this up, October will be waiting. #wearereallygood @Cubs
— Jake Arrieta (@JArrieta34) August 5, 2015
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Arrieta went seven scoreless innings while striking out five against the Pirates on Tuesday. The righty has a 2.37 ERA since the All-Star break.
The Cubs are 8.5 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central and three games back from the Pirates in the Wild Card, but Arrieta is confident the Cubs will catch both teams.
Jake Arrieta on Cards/Pirates: “It’s our job to continue to put the pressure on them and let them know we’re coming for them."
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) August 5, 2015
Arrieta is as confident in himself as anyone these days. Not arrogance but pure confidence
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) August 5, 2015
The Cubs are on a six-game winning streak and will go for the two-game sweep against the Pirates on Wednesday.
