Shōta Imanaga leads Chicago Cubs to second straight win against Miami Marlins

The Chicago Cubs secured their second consecutive victory behind a strong performance from starting pitcher Shōta Imanaga on September 5, 2026. Imanaga limited the Miami Marlins to one run and three hits over six innings of work. Aaron Civale provided relief, pitching three scoreless innings to record his second save of the season. The Cubs' offense relied on a balanced attack, featuring a home run from Michael Busch and three hits from Nico Hoerner. While the team remains in a competitive race for a Wild Card spot, these recent pitching performances provide a boost to a staff that had previously struggled. The win marks another step forward for the Cubs as they continue their current stretch of 13 consecutive games.

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