Cubs 2, Diamondbacks 0: The Shōta Imanaga and Ian Happ show
Bleed Cubbie Blue • • sports
Key Points:
- Shōta Imanaga pitched seven strong innings with four hits allowed and five strikeouts, helping the Cubs secure a 2-0 shutout over the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
- Ian Happ was the offensive standout, hitting a home run, double, and triple while scoring both Cubs runs, marking his eighth home run of the season and completing a team cycle with just five total hits.
- The Cubs' defense, especially shortstop Dansby Swanson, was exceptional, making several key plays including all three outs in the ninth inning.
- The win extended the Cubs' home winning streak to 10 games and their overall winning streak to four, putting them in a strong position in the standings.
- The Cubs will attempt a series sweep on Sunday with Matthew Boyd starting, facing Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks, in a game broadcast on Marquee Sports Network.
