Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta turns in a solid performance as Cubs win Game 2

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta allowed only one run and two hits over 5 2/3 innings as the Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Wednesday.

What It Means:

After the Cubs dropped Game 1, Arrieta got the job done in Game 2, not conceding a run until the sixth inning, when the Cubs were already up by five, and helping the team even up the series at 1-1.

With the win, our models once again have the Cubs as favorites, with a 62.7 percent chance of winning the World Series.