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Cubs Rookie Cade Horton Shines in MLB Debut to Edge Mets 6-5

Horton’s four-inning relief win and Porter Hodge’s ninth-inning save even the series, as Brett Baty’s two homers weren’t enough to overcome Tylor Megill’s struggles.

New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill, center, reacts as Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson, right, runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Overview

  • Cade Horton, the Cubs' top pitching prospect, earned the win in his MLB debut, striking out five across four innings of relief.
  • The Cubs built an early 4-0 lead off Mets starter Tylor Megill, who allowed four earned runs and failed to complete five innings for the second straight outing in May.
  • Mets third baseman Brett Baty hit two home runs, a three-run shot in the fourth and a two-run blast in the eighth, bringing the Mets within one run each time.
  • Cubs closer Porter Hodge secured his second save of the season with a hitless ninth inning, highlighted by a double play to end the game.
  • The series between the Cubs and Mets is now tied 1-1, with the finale set for Sunday afternoon at Citi Field.