Overview

• Shota Imanaga struck out six, walked one, and held New York to a single run over seven innings.
• Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each homered to account for three of Chicago’s four runs.
• Daniel Palencia closed out a two-hitter for his 12th save, preserving the narrow lead.
• The win lifted the Cubs to 57 victories, their best first-half total since 2008 under new leadership.
• New York’s offense managed only two hits and failed to record an at-bat with a runner in scoring position.