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The Cubs liked him because he could be a starter or a reliever, and the name of the game anymore does seem to lean toward utility. Like everyone at Progressive Field, Montgomery was watching Jake Arrieta, whose start against the Cleveland Indians in a 5-1 Game 2 World Series win had become curious for the fact he was throwing a lot of pitches and also for the fact it was the sixth inning and none of those pitches had yet been struck for a hit. Jake Arrieta no-hit the Indians through 5 1/3 innings in Game 2 of the World Series.