Betting Odds and Head-to-Head Stats: Red Sox vs. Shota Imanaga and the Cubs, Friday, April 26

How do Boston Red Sox hitters match up against the Chicago Cubs and starter Shota Imanaga? For analysis of the batter vs. pitcher data ahead of Friday's game (first pitch at 7:10 PM ET), keep reading.

Cubs vs. Red Sox Game Info

  • Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • TV: NESN
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: Fenway Park

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Tyler O'Neill vs. Shota Imanaga

  • Tyler O'Neill has not faced Shota Imanaga in a regular season matchup since 2021.

Jarren Duran vs. Shota Imanaga

  • Jarren Duran has not faced Shota Imanaga in a regular season matchup since 2021.

Red Sox Hitters vs. Shota Imanaga

Name At Bats Hits Strikeouts Walks AVG OBP HR

All pitcher vs. batter data begins in 2021.

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Shota Imanaga Insights

  • The Cubs will send Imanaga (3-0) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in six innings against the Miami Marlins.
  • The 30-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 0.84, a 10.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .750.
  • He has started four games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
  • Imanaga has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • In four appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
  • The Red Sox are batting .237 this season, 19th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .405 (sixth in the majors) with 33 home runs.

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