Shota Imanaga, a standout pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, struggled significantly against the New York Mets. In just the second inning, Imanaga gave up three home runs, with Brandon Nimmo hitting one of them. The Mets, who have been performing exceptionally well since May 31 with a wRC+ of 143, capitalized on Imanaga's four-seamer, with an average exit velocity of 105.8 mph on the four-seamers put in play. The Mets, with odds of +135, were leading with a score of over 4 total runs in the first five innings.
The Mets (+135) have tagged Shota Imanaga for 3 home runs in 2 innings 💥 ✅ F5 - Over 4 Total Runs (via @MLB) https://t.co/MnltvgH0dz
Since May 31, the Mets have a wRC+ of 143, best in baseball. The group Shota Imanaga faced on May 1 is just performing so much better of late. They're hammering his four-seamer today. All three HRs on that pitch, avg exit velocity on four four-seamers put in play is 105.8 mph.
Brandon Nimmo hits the @Mets third home run of the day! https://t.co/db0cAC1zgp
Shota Imanaga gives up 3 home runs and it's only the 2nd inning. 😳 (🎥: @SNYtv) https://t.co/pyjlSNPhZB
Insane how back the Mets are. https://t.co/DN1ltyHQQl
The Mets have hit 3 HRs off Shota Imanaga and it’s only the 2nd inning @NjTank99 @GottaBelievePod https://t.co/XmoGVFeRMj
Shota Imanaga is getting rocked by the Mets https://t.co/eP5mMaYnT0
The Mets have three homers in two innings off Shota Imanaga! https://t.co/bK1EpL2O3u
OH MY GOD COME ON, CUBS.
Shota Imanaga has been lights out for the Cubs all season 🔥 Props today vs. the Mets: 🐻 To Record Win +140 🐻 O/U 2.5 Earned Runs 🐻 O/U 17.5 Outs Recorded 🐻 O/U 5.5 Strikeouts 🐻 O/U 5.5 Hits Allowed 🐻 O/U 0.5 Walks Allowed https://t.co/alQdxM8QdE