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Shota Imanaga sums up All-Star experience: ‘It felt like I was floating’

8 months agoTony Andracki

Shota Imanaga represented the Cubs well Tuesday night, tossing a perfect 4th inning in relief for the National League.

He needed 15 pitches to dispatch Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Adley Rutschman and Marcus Semien – getting a groundout, strikeout and lineout in order.

[WATCH: Behind the scenes of Shota Imanaga’s All-Star Game experience]

Imanaga summed up his overall All-Star experience in an extremely positive light.

“It kinda felt like I was floating,” Imanaga told reporters through interpreter Edwin Stanberry. “It felt like I was in a dream.”

Imanaga shared the story behind his new walk-out song, why he was jealous of Shohei Ohtani and much more.

He also explained what emotions went through him as he faced 3 of the American League’s best hitters.

“I will say when I’m on the mound pitching, I’m just focused,” Imanaga said. “I’m not really having fun. It’s something that after I leave the mound, something I feel later. But having to face a great offense, just getting that opportunity, it was amazing.”

For Imanaga’s complete press conference following his All-Star Game appearance, check out the Marquee Sports Network app.

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