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Cubs Ace Cade Horton Silences Doubters with Dominant Spring Showing
- Cubs ace Cade Horton dominated five spring innings, allowing just one run with 10 strikeouts against the Guardians.
- Horton’s spring performance followed early concerns about his sharpness, which he addressed after the game.
- Cubs see Horton as ready for a significant 2026 season after his strong spring run.
- Horton’s 2025 rookie stats included a 2.67 ERA and 1.085 WHIP over 118 innings with an 11-4 record.
- Opening Day may set Horton up for a second-start role after Matthew Boyd, with a gap day in between.
- Cubs manager and analysts expect Horton to build on spring gains and become a household name.
- Horton generated whiffs with four different pitch types during the outing.
- The Cubs considered Horton’s spring outing a potential barometer for his role this season.
- Cubs hope Horton helps stabilize the rotation after a late-season absence due to injury.
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