Chicago Cubs Make History in Combined No-Hitter

The Chicago Cubs once went 108 years between World Series tiles. What’s 52 years between no-hitters at their home field?

Shota Imanaga threw seven no-hit innings and relievers Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge completed the task in the Cubs’ 12-0 win over the Pittsburgh PIrates on Wednesday. It was the first no-hitter in Cubs history since 2021, and their 18th overall.

However, not since Milt Pappas on Sept. 2, 1972 had the Cubs authored a no-hitter at Wrigley Field.

Imanaga threw 95 pitches across seven innings, striking out seven batters and allowing two walks, before giving the ball to Pearson for the eighth inning.

A ball signed by Shota Imanaga, Porter Hodge and Nate Pearson will be donated to the Hall of Fame.

When Carlos Zambrano no-hit the Houston Astros on Sept. 14, 2008, the Cubs were forced to play the game in Milwaukee because of Hurricane Ike. A full generation — 36 years — passed between Pappas and Zambrano’s efforts.

More to come on this story.