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Chicago Cubs provided great moments to fans in 2016

By Carlos Nazario

Sep 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is doused with beer in the locker room after the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The Cubs clinched the National League Central Division championship. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is doused with beer in the locker room after the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The Cubs clinched the National League Central Division championship. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jake Arrieta throws his second career no-hitter

On April 21st, the Chicago Cubs owned a record of 11-4. It was a solid start for a team that had many high expectations.

The Cubs wanted to send a message, however.

Jake Arrieta took the mound against the Cincinnati Reds. Three innings passed, then six innings passed, yet the Reds did not scrape out a hit.

The no-hitter watch was on.

Arrieta already had a no-hitter during his own magical season of 2015. As unhittable as he was at the time, many felt he could finish the job.

He certainly finished the job.

Arrieta received a ton of help from his teammates (they scored 16 runs), but he did it all by himself as he hit a home run.

When the dust settled and the last out made, he became the first Cubs starter to throw no-hitters in back-to-back seasons.

As it turned out, Arrieta came down to earth. He did not have another video game season, but he still had an excellent season. He finished with a record of 18-8, a 3.10 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP with 190 strikeouts in 197-and-1/3 innings and some felt he had an off-year.

The Chicago Cubs and Jake Arrieta sent a message that the 2015 season was not a fluke, and they were going to be strong contenders in 2016.

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