Shota Imanaga, Cubs combine to no-hit Pirates

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Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and two relievers combined to throw the 18th no-hitter in team history on Wednesday in a 12-0 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

Imanaga (12-3) went the first seven innings, striking out seven and walking two while throwing 95 pitches en route to winning for a third consecutive start. Nate Pearson took over to start the eighth an