Imanaga pitches 6 sharp innings, Crow-Armstrong doubles, steals 33rd base as Cubs beat Marlins 6-1
Shota Imanaga pitched strongly for the Chicago Cubs, allowing only three hits and one run over six innings in a 6-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed significantly to the win with a double and stole his 33rd base of the season. Crow-Armstrong's performance further solidified his case for National League MVP.
Aaron Civale added to the Cubs' pitching dominance, securing his second save with a strong third inning. Alex Bregman led the offense for the Cubs, continuing his impressive hitting streak, while Nico Hoerner and Pedro Ramírez provided valuable contributions. The Marlins' Janson Junk struggled, allowing five strikeouts and failing to keep the Cubs to a single run in the game.
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