In his first start, Shota Imanaga showcased his skills on the mound, dominating the Rockies with a little help from the wind. However, his next challenge will be significantly tougher as he goes against the powerhouse offense of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Imanaga's debut performance was cut short for eager fans who were supporting him from the right field bleachers during the home opener. But this time, fans are excited to watch Imanaga closely as he faces the Dodgers, known for their high-powered offense in Major League Baseball.

The weather for the game against the Dodgers is predicted to be 50° and cloudy, with a chance of drizzle. The wind will be blowing right-to-left at 11mph, with gusts up to 20mph. The changing weather conditions may play a role in the game, possibly affecting the trajectory of deep fly balls.

Gavin Stone will take the mound for the Dodgers. Although he doesn't throw as hard as his teammate Bobby Miller, Stone boasts a 96 MPH fastball, which he used to strike out six Cardinals batters in his 2024 debut. Additionally, Stone relies heavily on his impressive changeup, which is expected to give the Cubs trouble throughout the game.

This will only be Stone's sixth start in the big leagues, making him a relatively inexperienced pitcher. Cubs fans hope that the atmosphere at Wrigley Field and the significance of the series will overwhelm Stone and give their team an advantage.

As the Cubs face the surging Dodgers, all eyes will be on Shota Imanaga to see if he can replicate his dominant performance from his first start. The matchup against the high-powered Dodgers offense will test his skills, and Cubs fans are eager to see if he can once again keep those "bad boys" in the park.