Shota Imanaga Delivers Six Strong Innings as Chicago Cubs Rout Pirates 12-2

Shota Imanaga earned the victory after allowing just two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over six solid innings in the Chicago Cubs' 12-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Imanaga's strong starting performance provided much-needed stability for the Cubs pitching staff, backing a 16-hit offensive explosion that effectively snapped the team's recent four-game losing skid.