Shota Imanaga and 2 relievers combine for no-hitter, lead Cubs over Pirates 12-0
Shota Imanaga wasn’t disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches.
CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga wasn’t disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches.
“He actually didn’t know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny,” Chicago Cubs manager Counsell said.
Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge each followed with a perfect inning to finish a 12-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, the Cubs’ first no-hitter at Wrigley Field since 1972.
“That’s 100% about taking care of Shota and making sure we’re doing the right thing for him,” Counsell said. “It’s not fun to do, but when you’re prioritizing the player’s health and you don’t know what’s going to happen moving forward, we want him to stay healthy.”
Imanaga (12-3) struck out seven and walked two, throwing 66 pitches for strikes.
Rating: 5