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Cade Horton is on a roll.
But just because the rookie right-hander hasn’t allowed a run in his last three starts doesn’t mean the Cubs are shying away from their strategy to manage the 23-year-old’s innings as he ventures deeper into his first season in the big leagues.
Horton was cruising Friday but was done after five scoreless innings. The Cubs made the choice to bring an end to Horton’s outing after two trips through the Orioles’ order. Thanks to a blustery day at Wrigley Field and a rested, reinforced bullpen, the Cubs came away with a 1-0 win in their first game after the trade deadline.