Cubs Pitchers, Sluggers Shut Out Red Sox 6-0 at Wrigley

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-0 at Wrigley Field, powered by five solo home runs from Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Ian Happ. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga delivered seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out five, helping the Cubs improve to a 59-39 record, the best in the majors. The Red Sox struggled offensively, scoring just one run across two games since the All-Star break and going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Boston’s Brayan Bello pitched six innings but gave up three runs, including back-to-back homers to start the game, while reliever Chris Murphy surrendered three solo homers in relief. The Cubs’ bullpen closed out the game effectively, with Brad Keller and Ryan Brasier combining for scoreless innings. The series will conclude with Garrett Crochet starting for Boston against Cubs right-hander Cade Horton.