Reuters, CLEVELAND, OhioChicago’s Jake Arrieta was almost unhittable and the middle of the Cubs lineup delivered at the plate in their 5-1 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday. While Cubs manager Joe Maddon hailed his “great stuff,” Arrieta said he had focused on throwing with less effort. In contrast to the overpowering pitching from the Cubs, Cleveland used six relievers after removing starter Trevor Bauer in the fourth. “For us to win, we generally need to play a clean game and we didn’t do that.”After being shut out in the opener, the Cubs scored their first run of the World Series in the first inning. With the Fall Classic shifting to Wrigley Field, the Cubs are scheduled to host their first World Series game in 71 years with Kyle Hendricks taking the mound against Cleveland’s Josh Tomlin later today.

Source: Taipei Times October 27, 2016 16:05 UTC