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Cubs Win 4-1 After Horton’s Scoreless Streak Ends, Amaya Exits with Leg Injury

X-rays on Miguel Amaya’s sprained ankle showed no fracture, prompting an expected injured list stint for the catcher.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton (22) works against the Blue Jays during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Cubs starter Cade Horton delivers against the Blue Jays during first inning on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Aug 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Rookie Cade Horton struck out a career-high eight over 5⅔ innings to earn the victory.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s sixth-inning RBI double snapped Horton’s scoreless run at roughly 28 innings.
  • Solo homers by Michael Busch and Matt Shaw supplied all the Cubs’ offense in the 4-1 win.
  • Daniel Palencia worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 16th save of the season.
  • Catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off with a sprained ankle and is expected to begin an injured list stint.