photo by chicagotribune.com: Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta

On MLB podcast the Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta and the San Francisco Giants Jake Peavy both started but Arrieta was the last Jake standing, pitching a gem against the Giants going seven innings, allowed one run, four hits, walked two and struck out eight. Arrieta kept the Giants off balance all night and got a five run cushion from the line up in the top of the second inning as the Cubs went onto win Friday night 8-1.

The Oakland A’s problems continue after losing their key outfielder Josh Reddick to a broken thumb, the A’s starter Sonny Gray had pitching issues with the New York Yankees surrendering five runs, four earned, in 3.1 innings. Gray threw for 98 pitches, 53 for strikes and dropped his record to 3-5 and raised his ERA to 6.19.

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