Shota Imanaga pitches well, but Cubs blanked by Yankees

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga understood the challenge the Yankees posed, even with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger sidelined. He did his part. The Cubs just didn’t give him the run support he needed. Imanaga allowed two home runs in what otherwise was a terrific start, and the Cubs were shut out for the 10th time in a 2-0 loss Friday to the Yankees at Wrigley Field. ‘‘He’s been fantastic,’’ outfielder Ian Happ said of Imanaga. ‘‘The ability to throw a splitter competitively…