Shota Imanaga stood on the mound at the Tokyo Dome during the Chicago Cubs’ workout to get a sense of what he will feel when he takes the mound in a much more lively atmosphere.

Cubs ace Shota Imanaga was pulled after four scoreless innings against the Dodgers because of running up his pitch count.

Shota Imanaga shook his head in frustration. The Chicago Cubs left-hander, known for his elite command, watched the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy head to first base after two consecutive walks to open the second inning.