The Cubs won the series opener, 9-0 yesterday behind 5.0 innings from Shota Imanaga and four different players hitting a homer. The Pirates didn’t get a runner in scoring position until the fifth inning and the bullpen could be taxed after using five relief pitchers because Andrew Heaney failed to reach 5.0 innings.

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Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer and fell a single short of the cycle as the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer and fell a single short of the cycle as the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Shota Imanaga was removed from the game Tuesday because of cramps in both legs.

The Chicago Cubs have made a major announcement regarding Shota Imanaga during Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga exited Tuesday night’s 9-0 win over the Pirates in the sixth inning due to leg cramps.