カブス 今いま永ひさし昇のぼり太ふとし 好投こうとうも左ひだり太ふともも裏うら痛いため6回かい途中とちゅう降板こうばん 負まけ投手とうしゅに

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga started in the game against the Brewers on the 4th and was pitching well into the sixth inning, but had to leave the mound unexpectedly after injuring the back of his left thigh while covering first base on defense. The team also lost the game, making him the losing pitcher.

Pitcher Imanaga cramped up in both legs during his previous outing on the 29th of last month and had to leave the mound unexpectedly, but he delivered a strong performance with no runs allowed through part of the sixth inning and earned his third win of the season.

On the 4th, starting on four days rest against the Brewers at their home stadium in Milwaukee, pitcher Imanaga found himself in a jam in the first inning with runners on first and third and two outs after giving up consecutive hits to two batters. However, he got the next batter to fly out to center field with a low split-finger pitch, preventing any runs from scoring.

From the second inning onward, he recovered with pitching that took advantage of the differences in elevation, showing his strengths by striking out four batters by the fifth inning.

However, in the sixth inning, with both teams still scoreless, he once again found himself in a jam with runners on first and second and one out after giving up a hit and a walk. When he got the Brewers cleanup hitter, Yelich, to ground out to first with a low split-finger pitch, he dashed to cover first base and appeared to be concerned about the back of his left thigh.

Immediately after that, trainers and others gathered around pitcher Imanaga from the bench, and he left the mound with runners on first and third and two outs.

The relief pitcher who took over gave up 4 runs in this inning, so Imanaga ended up allowing 2 runs in 6-plus innings. He threw 84 pitches, gave up 4 hits, walked 1 batter, and struck out 4.

According to the teams announcement, pitcher Imanaga has injured the back of his left thigh and will undergo a detailed examination on the 5th.

The Cubs lost 0-4, giving pitcher Imanaga his second loss.

On the other hand, Seiya Suzuki, who played as the third batter and designated hitter, went hitless in four at-bats in this game, dropping his batting average to .272.

Imanaga: There were absolutely no warning signs before the injury. After the game, pitcher Imanaga explained the situation when he hurt the back of his left thigh, saying, It wasnt so much pain as it was a feeling that I couldnt put strength into it.

In his previous outing, he also left the mound due to cramps in both legs, but he denied any prior signs of injury, saying, My pre-game preparation was really good, my hydration and muscle condition were both in great shape, and there were absolutely no warning signs before the injury. He added, Personally, Im really shocked, and Im still trying to figure out what I could have done differently to prevent it, since nothing comes to mind right now.

On top of that, I dont feel any pain, but I think its similar to a muscle strain, and its definitely some kind of muscle-related issue.

Its my first time in this place, so if I dont check it tomorrow, I wont know whats going on, he said, revealing that he intends to wait for the results of the detailed examination.

In his second year in the Major Leagues, pitcher Imanaga has never been placed on the injured list since last season, and this season he has already pitched a team-leading 44-plus innings as the opening day starter, with an ERA of 2.

He has consistently maintained a stable performance with an 82, so if he were to leave, it would be a significant blow to the team.