Bill Murray Gives Jake Arrieta a Gift

Being the ace pitcher for the Chicago Cubs comes with a lot of perks, and Jake Arrieta experienced one of the ultimate benefits on Saturday night after his start in Atlanta.

Arrieta, who has a 10-1 record and helped the Cubs beat the Braves in that game, ended up hanging out with actor (and major Cubs fan) Bill Murray after the game. Not only did Arrieta get to rub shoulders with the legendary movie star, but he also received a 2 1/2-hour massage, at Murray’s insistence, from one of his friends in the Atlanta area.

“He’s a large guy and I don’t really push him around too much,” Murray told the Chicago Tribune. “But I think he really enjoyed his experience. He owes me.”

Arrieta wasn’t the only member of the Cubs to benefit from Murray’s kindness. Manager Joe Maddon hung out with Murray on Saturday night after the game, drinking wine and swapping stories with the comedian.

Apparently the meeting with Murray provided a boost to the Cubs, as they blew out the Braves 13-2 on Sunday afternoon to keep their lead in the National League Central at nine games over the St. Louis Cardinals. 

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