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.

After a very long wait, the Chicago Cubs finally have their ace back. Shota Imanaga made his return to the mound after being out since May 4 with a hamstring issue that proved more complicated than initially suspected.

LOUIS – Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pinpointed a fastball on the inside corner to the Cardinals’ Willson Contreras, nicking the top of the strike zone. Contreras’ whi