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Jake Arrieta, Javier Baez Lead Cubs Over Blue Jays

Jake Arrieta, Javier Baez Lead Cubs Over Blue Jays
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By The Associated Press
Aug. 18, 2017 | CHICAGO, IL
By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2017 | 11:40 PM | CHICAGO, IL
Jake Arrieta pitched into the seventh inning and allowed a run, Javier Baez homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Friday in a rare interleague matchup.

Anthony Rizzo went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, Victor Caratini went 3 for 3, and Jason Heyward and Albert Almora Jr. each had an RBI single for Chicago.

Arrieta (13-8) allowed one run and six hits in 6 1/3 innings to win his third straight start. Wade Davis got the final three outs for his 25th save.

Ryan Goins had a two-run single and Kevin Pillar added an RBI double to highlight a three-run eighth for the Blue Jays. Miguel Montero, who began the season with the Cubs, went 2 for 4 with a run scored against his former team.

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