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Shota Imanaga throws seven shutout innings as Cubs beat Twins 10-1

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Shota Imanaga throws seven shutout innings as Cubs beat Twins 10-1

Summary

Shota Imanaga delivered seven shutout innings for the Chicago Cubs in a 10-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field on July 19. The Cubs scored all their runs in the first four innings, highlighted by Alex Bregman’s two-run home run and Nico Hoerner’s bases-clearing triple. Imanaga has shown consistency, now boasting a 2.30 ERA over his last seven starts. The Cubs are aiming to strengthen their pitching as Jameson Taillon is set to return from the injured list on July 20 against the Detroit Tigers. Theo Epstein praised Jed Hoyer's leadership and the team's performance amidst injury struggles and playoff aspirations.

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Status Watch

•Cubs improve to 22-9 since June 11.
•Bregman has three home runs in five games after the All-Star break.
•Cubs scored all 10 runs in the first four innings against the Twins.
•Jameson Taillon returns to the mound on July 20 against the Tigers.
•Theo Epstein supports Jed Hoyer's leadership amid challenges.

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12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs take the series win with Shota Imanaga on a hot streak — plus Theo Epstein’s advice to Jed Hoyer

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As the Chicago Cubs search for more pitching at the trade deadline, the top of the rotation is starting to get healthier and more consistent. One day after another quality start by Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga threw seven shutout innings Sunday in a 10-1 win over the Minnesota Twins before 37,205 at Wrigley Field. Jameson Taillon will return from his injured list stint Monday night against the ...
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