Shota Imanaga Strikes Out Eight Over Six Innings in Win vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga earned his 11th win of the season Wednesday, permitting just one run on four hits over six strong innings in an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Imanaga issued zero walks and struck out eight batters, bringing his season strikeout total to 164 across 168.1 innings pitched. The 33-year-old southpaw lowered his ERA to 3.80 with a 1.10 WHIP as Chicago earned a decisive home victory over their National League rivals.