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MLB: Chicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia 1

CHICAGO, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Jake Arrieta stifled the Phillies on one run over 6 2/3 innings Sunday, staking the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 win over Philadelphia.

Arrieta (2-1) allowed three hits and overcame three walks, striking out four en route to the victory.

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Welington Castillo drove in a pair of runs while Starlin Castro, Darwin Barney, Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Sweeney and Luis Valbuena each added an RBI for the Cubs, who took the rubber match of a three-game set.

Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick (10-12) was tagged for five runs on eight hits over six full innings.

Darin Ruf homered for the Phils.

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