Jake Arrieta led the MLB with 22 wins. The Cubs nearly caught the Pirates in the N.L. Wild Card top spot as they closed with eight straight wins but a Pittsburgh win on Sunday kept hold of the top spot and with it, home field. Chicago finished 15 games over .500 on the road so advancing to the NLDS from the road is not an issue. Especially as the Cubs trot out Jake Arrieta in this one. Arrieta has been nearly unhittable of late and of late means going back to June. He has posted 20 straight quality outings going back to June 16th which is remarkable run and he has gotten even better of late. He has a 1.50 ERA over those 20 games but over his last nine starts, he has a minute 0.27 ERA which includes his no hitter against the Dodgers. He has dominated the Pirates this season, posting a 0.75 ERA and .064 WHIP in five starts and the Cubs won all three and it doesn't stop there on the road with Arrieta as Chicago is a perfect 14-0 in his 14 road starts when he is favored. The Cubs also have a much better defense and I like them to get by the Pirates tonight.