Cubs Rookie Cade Horton Dominates Braves in 6-1 Victory

Rookie pitcher Cade Horton has continued to dominate for the Chicago Cubs, leading them to a 6-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves with a strong 6 1/3 innings performance allowing just one run and four hits. Horton, a top contender for the National League Rookie of the Year, has posted an impressive 0.84 ERA in his last 10 starts and holds the best ERA in MLB since July. The Cubs' offense provided key support late in the game, with Pete Crow-Armstrong driving in two runs and Matt Shaw breaking the game open with a two-run single in the eighth inning. Despite the Braves' efforts, including a run from Jurickson Profar, they could not overcome Horton's pitching and the Cubs' timely hitting. The Cubs have been bolstered by their strong starting rotation recently, and if they can sustain better offensive support, they could be a formidable team in the postseason. Horton’s consistent excellence, combined with strategic offensive plays, has the Cubs positioned well as they approach the final weeks of the regular season.