Arrieta improves to 6-0 as Cubs top Pirates 7-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Arrieta dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates yet again, scattering two hits in seven shutout innings as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Tuesday night.

Steen, Backes score twice, Blues rout Stars 6-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alexander Steen and David Backes had two goals apiece and the St. Louis Blues’ defense put the clamps on the Dallas Stars in a 6-1 victory that put them up 2-1 in the