Performance AI Analyzed

Shota Imanaga surrendered two runs in seven-plus innings Wednesday in a loss to the Braves.

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AI Summary

Shota Imanaga pitched well with 7+ innings and 6 strikeouts but took a loss to the Braves after a defensive error and bullpen struggles.

That's a tough loss. Imanaga allowed one run through seven before jamming Michael Harris II to begin the eighth. Nico Hoerner fielded the weak grounder but tried a glove flip that went way over Michael Busch's head. It should have been an error -- Hoerner had time to throw it normally -- but it was ruled a single. Imanaga was pulled, and Phil Maton came in to give up a single, a double and a homer. Imanaga struck out six and walked none, but he dropped to 4-3 with a 2.32 ERA. He'll face the Brewers on Monday.