In a thrilling night at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs achieved their first no-hitter at home since 1972, blanking the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 in a dominant performance. Led by Shota Imanaga, who pitched seven no-hit innings, the Cubs' bullpen completed the feat, marking the 18th no-hitter in franchise history and the first at Wrigley Field since Milt Pappas' iconic no-hitter against the Padres over half a century ago.

The Cubs were in control from the start, as Imanaga struck out seven and allowed just two walks over his seven innings. His 95-pitch effort was complemented by relievers Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge, who each pitched a perfect inning to seal the combined no-hitter.

Chicago's offense exploded early, giving Imanaga plenty of support. Cody Bellinger, Dansby Swanson, and Pete Crow-Armstrong all homered, with Swanson driving in three runs. The Cubs scored in six of the nine innings, piling up 12 runs to ensure the Pirates never stood a chance.

This marks the Cubs' first no-hitter since 2020 and their first combined no-hitter since 2021, but the significance of doing it at Wrigley Field—where fans still recall Pappas' no-hitter from 1972—made this moment even more special. Imanaga, a 31-year-old rookie from Japan, was unaware of the no-hitter until the 7th inning, when manager Craig Counsell approached him, concerned about his pitch count.

In 1972, Milt Pappas nearly pitched a perfect game at Wrigley, but a controversial walk with two outs in the ninth inning left him with a no-hitter instead. Now, 52 years later, Cubs fans witnessed history again, celebrating a combined no-hitter that will be remembered for years to come.