MILWAUKEE — Normally, left-hander Shota Imanaga’s start day landing on the last game of a high-profile series, when the Cubs needed a win to avoid a sweep, would’ve seemed ideal. He has been a stopper for the Cubs for two seasons.

Cubs ace Shota Imanaga took the bump for the visitors and had one of the worst games of his entire career. He made it through just three full innings of work, giving up 12 hits and seven earned runs on 85 pitches. Imanaga didn't give up a walk, but he only was able to strike out two batters in the game.