Cade Horton Dominates in Spring Start with 10 Strikeouts

Cubs right-hander Cade Horton delivered a standout performance against the Guardians, striking out 10 batters over five efficient innings. Horton allowed only one run on three hits and one walk on 72 pitches. After surrendering six runs in his previous outing, Horton bounced back in dominant fashion. He remains a pivotal rotation piece for the Cubs in 2026 after posting a 2.67 ERA and 97:33 K:BB across 118 innings as a rookie last year.