The Chicago Cubs are finally leaving the West Coast after almost two months of spring training and a half-dozen real games, and they're headed home in high spirits. Jake Arrieta homered and pitched seven innings, helping the Cubs finish off an impressive first week by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Sunday. Chicago, with a two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and three wins in four games against Arizona, is tied with Cincinnati for the best record in the NL at 5-1.
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