Cubs Defeat Nationals 5-0 Behind Imanaga

Shota Imanaga delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Sunday. This victory was marked by home runs from Mike Tauchman, Michael Busch, and Miguel Amaya, contributing to the Cubs' strong finish to the season despite their earlier elimination from playoff contention. Imanaga, who is finishing his rookie season with a 15-3 record and a 2.91 ERA, continues to be a standout player for the Cubs. The game was delayed for over two hours due to rain, and the Cubs' crowd of 30,086 entertained themselves with the Bears' game on the video board. The Nationals ended their road schedule with a disappointing 1-6 record, while the Cubs went 6-1 against them this season. Imanaga's successful transition to the majors has made him a key figure for the Cubs moving forward into 2025.