Shota Imanaga delivered a strong performance for the Chicago Cubs, pitching seven innings with one run allowed against the St. Louis Cardinals, securing a 5-1 victory. Ian Happ contributed significantly with a three-run homer in the seventh inning. This win ended the Cubs' streak of scoring four runs or less in eight consecutive games. Imanaga's impressive stats include a 1.89 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 78:11 K:BB ratio through 76 innings. The Cubs' victory marked their first win against the Cardinals this season, breaking a series of losses. St. Louis struggled as their offense was stifled, managing only four hits in the game.