Jake Arrieta beats out Dodgers' duo for NL Cy Young Award

— -- Bolstered by a historic second half Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday after going 22-6 with a 1.77 ERA in 2015.

Arrieta, 29, overtook early favorite Zack Greinke winning his final 13 starts as his only post all-star break defeat came when the Cubs were no-hit by the Philadelphia Phillies in late July. Arrieta went 12-1 with a 0.75 ERA over the final 3 months; the lowest second half ERA in history for a starting pitcher, minimum 12 starts.

His second half included a no-hitter on ESPN Sunday night baseball in August against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the other two finalists for the award, Greinke and Clayton Kershaw, watching from the other dugout. Overall, Arrieta struck out 236 in a career high 229 innings while leading the league in complete games (4) and shutouts (3). He also gave up the fewest hits (5.9) and home runs (0.4) per nine innings pitched.

The Cubs acquired Arrieta in July, 2013 in a multi-player deal which is perceived as one of the best in recent baseball history. The Cubs sent pitcher Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger to the Baltimore Orioles for Arrieta and reliever Pedro Strop, both of whom helped the Cubs to the playoffs this season.

Arrieta's win gives the Cubs three postseason awards in three days as third baseman Kris Bryant won Rookie of the Year on Monday while skipper Joe Maddon took home manager of the year in the NL on Tuesday.