Cubs 8 Braves 4…The playoff races are underway and the Cubs are burning rubber down the stretch.Shota Imanaga had six strong innings in the Cubs 8 to 4 win over the Braves.The performance gave Shota another win in this stellar season for the left hander from the land of the rising sun.Pete Crow Armstrong had two home runs and three RBI’s for the north siders continuing the speculation for him to become the National League MVP.Alex Bregman had a home run and 3 RBI’s in the game as he continues his torrid first season with the Cubs.The Cubs play Cincinnati this Friday to open up a three game series this weekend.