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Chicago Bear Rookie Cade Horton spins another gem on Tuesday night, this time at the expense of Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 24-year-old Righty lasted five innings and allowed three hits. He beat six Buccaneers and the Cubs went on to win the game 4-1. Horton has improved to 8-1 since the All-Star break and has become increasingly reliable, with Chicago being able to rely on in big games.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton played the second inning in the baseball game against Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Holden also achieved a feat St. Louis Cardinals.
Holden has 8-1 in his last 11 games, and in that span, he has only allowed six runs. OPTA Statistics It points out that in one season in the modern baseball era, only Gibson won eight or more wins and six or fewer games in 11 seasons. He did it in 1968.
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Gibson was of course one of the most major seasons ever in 1968. He had 268 strikeouts, 1.12 ERA and 13 full games. That year, he won the National League CY Young Award and the National League MVP Award.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson pitched in the 1968 season. (Malcolm Emmons/Today Sports)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton played for the first time with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Horton is unlikely to win such honors this season. At the start of the 21 this year, he has an ERA of 2.66 and strikeouts out 95.
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With the Pirates’ victory, Chicago rose to 87-64. The Cubs are five games behind Milwaukee Brewers For the National League Central Lead, he won nine NL wildcard seats on San Diego Padres.
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