Reds defeat Cubs 7-5 as Shōta Imanaga struggles on the mound

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on August 30, securing a series victory. Cubs pitcher Shōta Imanaga allowed six runs over five innings, drawing a loss and recording one of his lowest win probability added scores of the season. Pete Crow-Armstrong provided the primary offensive spark for the Cubs with two home runs, though the team failed to sustain production throughout the game. Ian Happ contributed two singles, a walk, and two runs scored in the losing effort. Following the loss, the Cubs remain at 77-60 as they look ahead to upcoming games in Miami. The team continues to assess the performance of its rotation while navigating a dense schedule of 13 games in 13 days.

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