Shota Imanaga Shines Despite Cubs' Offensive Struggles in 2-0 Loss to Braves

The Cubs rookie pitcher navigated heavy traffic to deliver five scoreless innings, but Chicago's bats remained silent.

Imanaga maintained a 0.96 ERA, the lowest for a Cubs starter through the first eight starts since 1912.
He struck out eight Braves hitters and picked off two baserunners, a first for a Cubs lefty since 1954.
Despite allowing ten baserunners, Imanaga kept the Braves scoreless through five innings.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected for disputing a check-swing call during a critical bases-loaded situation.
The Cubs' offense failed to advance a runner to third base until the ninth inning.