The Chicago Cubs racked up 15 hits and got a dominant start from Shota Imanaga, cruising to an 11-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Imanaga struck out 11 in six innings, while Nico Hoerner drove in five runs—his best single-game total yet.
Imanaga’s 11-K performance fuels Cubs’ rout of Phillies
Shota Imanaga turned in one of his sharpest outings of the season. He mixed speeds and locations, piling up 11 strikeouts and giving up just two runs in six innings.
The Phillies really never found their footing at the plate. Chicago grabbed a lead with a three-run third inning against Jesús Luzardo.
Luzardo took the loss and gave up nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits over 5 1/3 innings. His ERA ballooned to 7.94.
The Cubs built their lead with two-out hits and bold baserunning. That third inning shifted the game’s momentum, and Chicago kept adding on in the sixth.
Nico Hoerner had a career night, driving in five runs. He launched a two-run homer in the fifth and later added a two-run single.
Hoerner also tied the game in the third with a bloop single. On a double-steal with Alex Bregman, he scored when a throw sailed into left field, setting off Chicago’s big inning.
Dansby Swanson homered as well. Matt Shaw ripped three doubles and drove in two runs.
Shaw’s two-run double off Luzardo in the sixth capped a four-run frame. That pretty much put the game out of reach.
Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, ending a 15-game on-base streak. Philadelphia’s lineup couldn’t get much going against Imanaga and the Cubs’ bullpen.
Chicago’s 15-hit effort felt balanced and opportunistic. It’s the kind of win that probably boosts the team’s confidence as the season rolls on.
Key moments and standout performers
The third inning really summed up Chicago’s style. Hoerner’s bloop single tied things up, and a double-steal miscue let a run score on a wild throw, opening the door for a rally.
Key numbers and performances
- Imanaga: 11 strikeouts in six innings, sharp with the secondary stuff
- Hoerner: five RBIs, two-run homer, two-run single
- Swanson: one homer, added to the offensive burst
- Shaw: three doubles, two RBIs, clutch two-run double in the sixth
- Schwarber: 0-for-4, 15-game on-base streak snapped
- Luzardo: nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits in 5 1/3 innings, ERA up to 7.94
Looking ahead: schedule notes and pitching matchups
The Cubs head home next for a three-game set with the Mets. The Phillies get a day off before heading to Atlanta for their next series.
Upcoming pitching matchups
- Cubs send RHP Edward Cabrera to the mound. He’ll face off against Mets RHP Kodai Senga.
- Phillies go with RHP Taijuan Walker. On the other side, Braves will start LHP Martin Perez.
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