Cade Horton Earns First Career Win in MLB Debut, Cubs Triumph 6-5 Over Mets

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Updated May 11, 2025, 03:22 AM

Cade Horton, the Chicago Cubs' top pitching prospect, made a successful Major League Baseball debut against the New York Mets on Saturday night. Horton, who was called up from Triple-A Iowa, earned his first career win as the Cubs secured a 6-5 victory at Citi Field. In his debut, Horton pitched four innings of relief, allowing three runs on four hits, while striking out five batters without issuing any walks. His performance was pivotal in maintaining the Cubs' lead, which was established early in the game with RBI singles from Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson, followed by a home run from Swanson. The game was closely contested, with the Mets narrowing the gap with a three-run homer by Brett Baty. However, the Cubs managed to hold off the Mets, with additional insurance runs from Miguel Amaya's two-run single in the eighth inning. Horton's first MLB strikeout came against Brandon Nimmo to begin the second inning, setting a strong tone for his debut. The Cubs' bullpen, including Porter Hodge who earned the save, managed to close out the game despite a late rally attempt by the Mets. The victory was part of a bullpen game strategy for the Cubs, showcasing Horton's ability to contribute effectively in a high-pressure situation.

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CUBS WIN! The Cubs were able to hold off the Mets 6-5 Saturday night and pitcher Cade Horton picked up the win in his MLB debut! #GoCubsGo #FlyTheW #BeHereForIt Latest Cubs news: https://t.co/UQeBs8eYOI https://t.co/xlJD4hwDQS