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Jake Arrieta Confident Cubs Can Come Back in NLCS

Jake Arrieta made quite an impression during what could be his final start as a member of the Chicago Cubs, but the bearded hurler isn’t ready to call it goodbye just yet. 

Speaking after the Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in Game 4 of the NLCS, Arrieta said that he hopes he will get to make another start at Wrigley Field during this postseason. 

"I still intend to have another start in this ballpark," Arrieta said. "Hopefully, it's not a goodbye. It's a thank you." 

Arrieta’s start provided a perfect glimpse of what he may be as his career progresses. Gone was the pitcher who used sheer velocity to get outs, and in his place was a hurler with a strong fastball that moved more and confused hitters throughout the game. 

Arrieta is a free agent at seasons end, and has indicated that he will not take a discount to stay in Chicago, meaning that Wednesday’s start may have been his last in a Cubs uniform. 

The Cubs will hope to change that narrative as they battle the Dodgers in Game 5 at Wrigley Field. Coverage begins at 7 pm on TBS.

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