Cubs Rookie Shota Imanaga Dominates with Historic ERA, Leads Team to 1-0 Walk-Off Win
May 19, 2024
Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Shota Imanaga maintained a 0.84 ERA after pitching seven scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Imanaga's performance set the record for the lowest ERA in a pitcher's first nine games since 1913.
Both managers praised Imanaga's fastball and splitter combination.
The Cubs secured a 1-0 victory with a walk-off RBI single by Christopher Morel, their first 1-0 walk-off win since 2015.
Imanaga ranks third lowest in ERA through the first nine games of a season, making him a valuable asset in the Cubs' rotation.
Despite fly-ball tendencies, Imanaga's success in the power-oriented MLB has put him in contention for a Cy Young Award.
Manager Craig Counsell highlighted Imanaga's skills and competitiveness, marking him as a standout performer.
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ESPN • May 19, 2024
Rookie Shota Imanaga lowers ERA to 0.84 as Chicago Cubs win - ESPN
CBSSports.com • May 18, 2024
Cubs' Shota Imanaga on torrid pace in MLB career while posting historic ERA over his first nine starts