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Posted by on Jun 5, 2016 18:37

The invincible Jake Arrieta finally looked human. Chicago’s ace right-hander lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Wrigley Field. He hadn’t suffered a defeat during the regular season since July 25, 2015 — a streak of 24 starts (and 20 victories).

Despite striking out 12, Arrieta gave up nine hits and three runs over five innings. His opposite number, Arizona’s Patrick Corbin, outdid the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner by giving up two runs in seven innings and limiting the potent Cubs offense.

Arrieta is now 9-1 on the season, and saw his ERA grew to 1.80. The loss last July 25th came against the Philadelphia Phillies, when Cole Hamels tossed a no-hitter.

About Brian Wright

With over a decade's worth of sports journalism experience, MLB Lead Writer Brian Wright has been featured on Bleacher Report, SB Nation, as well as the Washington Examiner. He is currently the host of his own sports history podcast, 'Profiles in Sports'. While attending Virginia Tech, Brian covered Frank Beamer's Hokie football teams (among other sports) for the school's daily campus newspaper. Nothing would please him more than a World Series title for his beloved New York Mets.

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