Chicago Cubs, Horton and White Sox
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A recent string of good starts has shown how important Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton could and will need to be for Chicago to make a deep postseason run.
All eyes were on Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet ahead of Sunday’s finale, but Cade Horton outdueled the American League Cy Young candidate as the Cubs’ rookie tossed 5 2/3 innings of scoreless ball.
Another intriguing City Series, along with Dick Allen’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, highlighted a fun baseball weekend for Chicago Cubs and White Sox fans. The Cubs took the series with a 5-4 win over the White Sox in Sunday’s finale,
The rookie was excellent Sunday, showing he can be part of the Cubs' starting-pitching answer as the team eyes October. But North Side relievers allowed three late home runs in a loss to the Red Sox.
As the favorite, the Cubs (-187 moneyline odds to win) play at the White Sox (+155). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago Cubs looking to Cade Horton (3-3), and Aaron Civale (2-6) answering the bell for the Chicago White Sox.
The Chicago Cubs have needed to add a pitcher to their roster for the last few months. They could pull off a deadline blockbuster for an ace.