Overview

• Shota Imanaga delivered his first start since June 25 with seven scoreless innings, yielding five hits, striking out five and walking one.
• The Cubs’ offense got on the board immediately as Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker hit back-to-back homers in the first inning.
• Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each contributed solo home runs, marking five total solo shots for the club.
• Chicago extended its winning streak to four games and improved to 59-39, the best record in Major League Baseball.
• General manager adjustments have included a six-man rotation and trade pursuits aimed at sustaining the team’s playoff contention.