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Shota Imanaga achieves feat no Cubs pitcher has recorded in 115 years initially appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga continued his unimaginable begin to his massive league profession on Saturday towards the Seattle Mariners, and in doing so he reached heights not seen by a Cubs pitcher in 115 years.
Imanaga recorded his second win of the season in his third profession begin, putting out 4 Mariners batters and giving up only one unearned run in a 4-1 victory in Seattle.
The win not solely gave the Cubs an opportunity to take the collection towards the Mariners, but additionally lands Imanaga in some really elite firm.
Armed with a 2-0 file, Imanaga’s ERA stays an unblemished 0.000 on the season by means of 15.1 innings pitched.
In line with Baseball Reference’s Stathead device, Imanaga is the primary Cubs pitcher since 1909 to submit an ideal ERA in his first three profession begins, with King Cole the final to take action. Ed Reulbach is the one different Cubs pitcher since 1900 to realize the feat, doing so in 1905.
Cole did throw two full video games throughout that stretch, however issued 13 walks, in comparison with simply two for Imanaga by means of 15.1 innings.
The rookie hurler has given up simply 9 hits and one unearned run to this point, with two walks and 16 strikeouts on his resume.
He’s subsequent slated to pitch when the Cubs return residence for a four-game collection towards the Miami Marlins on Thursday evening.
