Jake Arrieta has been confirmed as the starter for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Arrieta has been confirmed as the starter for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

The Cubs and Cardinals will play two Tuesday with Dallas Beeler taking the hill for the nightcap. Arrieta is coming off of a strong start Thursday in New York during which he allowed just five hits and one earned run over eight innings.