Shota Imanaga pitches well, but Cubs blanked by Yankees
<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a> left-hander Shota Imanaga understood the challenge the Yankees posed, even with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger sidelined.</p><p>He did his part. The Cubs just didn’t give him the run support he needed.</p><p>Imanaga allowed two home runs in what otherwise was a terrific start, and the Cubs were shut out for the 10th time in a 2-0 loss Friday to the Yankees at Wrigley Field.</p><p>‘‘He’s been fantastic,’’ outfielder Ian Happ said of Imanaga.
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Shota Imanaga started for the Chicago Cubs against the New York Yankees. He pitched well but allowed two home runs. The Cubs scored no runs and lost 2-0. It was the Cubs' 10th shutout loss of the season.
Why it matters
The game shows how important run support is for pitchers. Even a strong pitching performance can lead to a loss if the offense does not score.
- Who pitched for the Cubs?
- Shota Imanaga pitched for the Cubs.
- What was the final score?
- The Cubs lost 2-0 to the Yankees.
- How many shutout losses have the Cubs had this season?
- This was their 10th shutout loss.
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All available reports describe the game similarly, focusing on Imanaga's strong pitching and the Cubs' lack of run support.
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Shota Imanaga pitches well, but Cubs blanked by Yankees
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