With the National League Rookie of the Year Award still up for grabs, Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton has done more than enough to give his name heavy consideration.
While the Cubs' offense continued its torrid stretch on Saturday, Horton was lights-out from the get-go on the mound, opening the game with 21 consecutive strikes, tied for the second-most to begin a game since 2000. In a lopsided 12-2 affair, Horton threw six shutout innings, striking out seven in the process.
In seven second-half starts, Horton has pitched to an ERA of 0.49, only allowing two runs in that span.