Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga made a strong MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs, pitching six shutout innings and striking out nine in a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Shota Imanaga made a strong MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs, pitching six shutout innings and striking out nine in a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. The Japanese left-hander, who signed a $53 million, four-year contract with the Cubs in January, allowed just two singles and no walks. Imanaga's impressive performance marked a great start for the Cubs' home opener.