Shota Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings and five players hit solo home runs Saturday, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Wilyer Abreu homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 to avoid a series sweep.

Former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet (11-4) started for Boston. He pitched six innings and recorded five strikeouts. The former Vol totaled 100 pitches, including 64 strikes, against 26 batters. Crochet allowed eight hits, one run (one earned) and two walks.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Boston Red Sox Saturday at Wrigley Field for the second straight day, and the win landed the team in a remarkable spot.

The rookie third baseman came out of the All-Star break with four hits, including a homer, in three games against the Red Sox, but is that enough to keep the Cubs from shopping for a third baseman?

Wilyer Abreu hit a pair of home runs and Garrett Crochet threw six quality innings to help the visiting Boston Red Sox earn a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best offensive teams in baseball. But that’s only afforded them a small divisional lead.

Runners left in scoring position_Boston 3 (Wong 2, Anthony); Chicago 3 (Crow-Armstrong, Busch, Happ). RISP_Boston 0 for 5; Chicago 0 for 5. Runners moved up_Bregman, Tucker.

With Kyle Tucker months away from free agency, the Chicago Cubs are facing their most important trade deadline in years, and president Jed Hoyer seems to fully understand the urgency of the moment.