Masahiro Tanaka allowed a career-high four runs in six innings against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, taking his first Major League loss.

Tanaka hadn't lost a regular season game in 42 starts, dating back to his time in Japan.

"I think I was able to get the streak going because I had support from my teammates," Tanaka said through an interpreter. "I'm a little bit disappointed because I think a lot of the fans were looking for me to keep on winning. Next time out, I'll try to get a win again and get it going again."

The Cubs defeated the Yankees 6-1 at Wrigley Field.