Shota Imanaga’s difficulties with home runs and the wind at Wrigley make over 7.5 a good bet for Braves-Cubs.
Braves vs. Cubs: A Late-Season Showdown This time of year, there are different types of series in baseball. Some are essentially meaningless since neither team is vying for a playoff spot. Others feature a team still in contention but facing off against a certain loser. Then we have games between two teams grappling for playoff […]
Shota Imanaga, two relievers combine on no-hitter in Cubs’ blowout win
CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relief pitchers threw a no-hitter and Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on Wednesday night. Imanaga (12-3), a 31-year-old left-hander in his first season with the Cubs after eight seasons as a pitcher in Japan, struck out seven and walked two in seven innings. He threw 66 of […]