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Cubs defend decision to have Shota Imanaga face Manny Machado

Cubs defend decision to have Shota Imanaga face Manny Machado

Jesse RogersOct 1, 2025, 08:21 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — Cubs manager Craig Counsell defended his decision to leave lefty Shota Imanaga in the game to face righty Manny Machado in the fifth inning of the San Diego Padres‘ victory in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card …

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