Bleed Cubbie Blue · May 11, 2025
Cubs 6, Mets 5: Cade Horton’s debut is a success
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Cade Horton’s ERA (6.75) after one MLB game doesn’t show it, but his debut Saturday against a very good Mets team was a success.
His only real mistake in four innings was a three-run homer by Brett Baty. (Baty homered again later off Julian Merryweather.) Horton struck out five and the Cubs hung on for a 6-5 win over the Mets, only the fourth time the Mets had been defeated in 18 home games this year.