Why did Shota pitch to Machado in Cubs' Game 2 loss?  
Cubs Daily Podcast

Why did Shota pitch to Machado in Cubs’ Game 2 loss?  

2025-10-01

Lance Brozdowski and Alex Cohen recap a tough Chicago Cubs defeat against the San Diego Padres -- including manager Craig Counsell's fateful decision to let Shota Imanaga pitch to Manny Machado in the fifth inning -- and preview the winner-take-all NL Wild Card Series Game 3 at Wrigley Field.

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