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LEADING OFF: Arrieta goes for 20 straight wins; Matz vs Nats

Chicago Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler, left, and center fielder Matt Szczur celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in St. Louis. The Cubs won the game 12-3. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler, left, and center fielder Matt Szczur celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in St. Louis. The Cubs won the game 12-3. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)

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

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GOING FOR 20

Jake Arrieta (8-0, 1.29 ERA) tries to win his 20th straight regular-season decision when the Cubs face the Cardinals. Chicago has won each of Arrieta’s last 22 starts, in part because it is averaging eight runs per game over Arrieta’s nine starts this season. Arrieta can tie Chris Sale for the major league lead in wins.

SOMETHING’S GOT TO GIVE