Shoto Imanaga returns from IL to spin five shutout innings and hold Cardinals to one hit in 3-0 victory that extends scoreless streak, preserves 4 1/2-game lead.

IP, 7 Hits, 2 Runs, 2 Walks, 2 Strikeouts (Loss) · Shota Imanaga-(CHC)-5.0 IP, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 Walk, 3 Strikeouts (Win) · Willson Contreras-0-1, 2 Walks, 1 Strikeout · Alec Burleson-1-4, 1 Hit · Masyn Winn- 1-4 · Garrett Hampson- 1-3,

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched five scoreless innings against St. Louis on Thursday in his return from a strained left hamstring that had sidelined him since May 4. Imanaga, a 31-year-old from Japan in his second season with Chicago,

Shota Imanaga returned from the injured list to throw five innings of one-hit ball, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St.