Correa hit two of Houston’s four homers against Kansas City, and the Chicago Cubs hit a postseason-record six home runs in their victory over St. Louis.
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The Cubs held a share of the previous post-season homer record, hitting five in Game 1 of the 1984 NLCS against San Diego. Arrieta is 2-1 with a 2.42 ERA in four starts against St. Louis this season but has not faced the Cardinals since July 7.
The well-traveled right-hander was 10-7 with a 3.74 ERA in 31 starts for the Cubs during the regular season, but his effectiveness diminished as the season wore on.
The Chicago Cubs are having one heck of a Major League Baseball postseason led by contributions from Jorge Soler, Starlin Castro and even Pedro Strop in game three. He hadn’t allowed more than three runs in a game since a June 16 loss to Cleveland.
The anticipated pitching duel between Cubs impenetrable ace Jake Arrieta and Cardinals 17-game victor Michael Wacha went up in the powder of a home-run shootout at windy Wrigley Field, most of the firing being provided by the Cubs.
With a Chicago offense ready to burst – Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant are hitless in the series – the Cardinals could be in for another long night.
If the Cubs can handle their business tonight and pick up a win, then they will need to win one more to advance to the next series.
Bret Moutaw named his son Addison Clark, as in the streets that intersect behind Wrigley Field’s home plate.
That’s not just coincidence if you ask us. “When he came to the Cubs in 2011, one of the storylines was whether he’d bring along “Carmine”, the name of the database he used in Boston.Epstein admitted the “computer geek” stereotype of the Cubs” front office gets “under my skin” at times. He’s been the league’s best pitcher in the second half.
I’ve said it all year.
“This kid’s got great bat speed… and he’s not afraid of the situation”.
Additionally, Pham sets up a different outfield for the Redbirds shifting Jason Heyward back to right.
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Of course, everyone said the same thing about Kershaw when he was the NL MVP and won his third Cy Young Award previous year, and he dropped both of his playoff starts against St. Louis. The Cardinals did not make the announcement on their potential pitcher but the options likely are Game 1 starter John Lackey or Lance Lynn, who pitched one inning of relief in Game 2.
