Shota Imanaga Takes Mound for Cubs in Friday Matinee

Shota Imanaga is set to start for the Chicago Cubs in Friday's afternoon matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Analysts are favoring the Cubs in this contest, with Imanaga's pitching performance identified as a key factor for a potential same-game parlay. The Cubs are looking to capitalize on the home-field advantage in the only MLB afternoon game of the day.