LEADING OFF: Arrieta goes for 18th straight win, Bosox-Yanks

Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell, right, celebrates with first base coach Brandon Hyde after hitting an one-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell, right, celebrates with first base coach Brandon Hyde after hitting an one-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

By Associated Press May 7, 2016 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Sunday:

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JAKE’S JOYRIDE

Cubs ace Jake Arrieta has won 17 straight decisions, the longest streak by a starter in team history. The reigning NL Cy Young winner (6-0, 0.84 ERA) tries to help Chicago finish off a four-game sweep of Washington at Wrigley Field.

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