The Cubs defeated the Yankees in a hard-fought series, capturing victory in two out of three games. Shota Imanaga shone, pitching seven strong innings, while Dansby Swanson's timely homer secured a 4-1 win on Sunday. Michael Busch's leadoff homer set the tone early in the series. The Yankees managed to tie the game at one but struggled to maintain momentum. Ending the first half at 53-43, they are in a Wild Card spot but remain behind Toronto and only slightly ahead of the rising Red Sox.
Shota Imanaga's seven outstanding innings led the way and a sixth-inning homer from Dansby Swanson gave Chicago the lead for good in a 4-1 final.
Michael Busch parked Will Warren's second pitch of the game in the Yankee bullpen for a 1-0 lead.
The Yankees end the first half in a Wild Card spot at 53-43, though at least two games back of first-place Toronto.
Giancarlo Stanton drove an outside splitter the other way for his fourth home run of the year and 433rd of his career.
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