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.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 04: Shota Imanaga #18 and Miguel Amaya #9 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate as they walk off the field in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 04: Shota Imanaga #18 and Miguel Amaya #9 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate as they walk off the field in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 04, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Imanaga threw seven no-hit innings.

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