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.

Shota Imanaga’s performance in his return made it difficult to tell how much time had passed since he pitched in a major-league game.

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,

It's Friday, June 27 and the Cubs (48-33) are in Houston to take on the Astros (48-33). Cade Horton is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Brandon Walter for Houston. The Cubs are 3-5 over the past eight games and coming off a 2-2 series tie with the Cardinals.

The Cubs are favored (-136 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Cardinals (+114). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago Cubs looking to Shota Imanaga (3-2), and Andre Pallante (5-3) answering the bell for the St.

Preview the June 26 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.