Shota Imanaga had hilarious quote about playing in New York

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga played his first MLB game in New York on Wednesday, but the Japanese star said his surroundings looked quite familiar.

Imanaga had another outstanding outing in Chicago’s 1-0 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. The left-hander allowed just three hits and struck out seven in seven scoreless innings.

After the game, Imanaga was asked what his first experience pitching in New York was like. He said he recognized the view from his hotel because he has watched plenty of Spider-Man.

“The view from the hotel, I recognize it from Spider-Man,” Imanaga said through his interpreter. “So I was just like, oh, this is where Spider-Man was.”