Dodgers’ 1-hitter denies Arrieta 21st straight win

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CHICAGO — About the only way to beat the Chicago Cubs these days when Jake Arrieta pitches is to shut down their offense.

It happened last July 25 when they were no-hit by Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies, and 24 starts later it happened again when the Los Angeles Dodgers one-hit them behind Scott Kazmir and two relievers.

“It took a no-hitter and one-hitter to beat Jake over the course of time,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon lamented after the 5-0 loss on Tuesday. “He had really good command. Really good stuff. Good fastball. Great movement.”

“You play this game long enough you’re going to lose a game here and there,” Jake Arrieta said after the Dodgers ended his 21-game win streak. “That’s just kind of a part of it.” Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY …

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