Sun May 11 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Cubs’ Horton Shines in Debut, Edges Mets 6-5

**NEW YORK —** Cade Horton, making his Major League debut, delivered four strong innings of relief, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets Saturday night. The 23-year-old, recalled from Triple-A Iowa earlier in the day, allowed three hits and five strikeouts, surrendering only a three-run homer to Brett Baty in the fourth. Horton (1-0) walked no batters and showcased impressive control, throwing 49 of 77 pitches for strikes.

The Cubs built an early lead, with RBI singles from Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson in the first inning, followed by a run-scoring single from Michael Busch in the third. Swanson added a solo homer in the fourth. Miguel Amaya’s two-run single in the eighth provided crucial insurance runs. While Baty added a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth, Porter Hodge secured his second save, inducing a game-ending double play in the ninth.

Mets starter Tylor Megill (3-3) struggled, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings. His performance continues a concerning trend; after a stellar April (1.74 ERA), Megill has given up eight runs in 9 2/3 innings over two May starts. Daniel Palencia escaped a bases-loaded jam in the seventh for the Cubs, solidifying the win.

The series concludes Sunday with a pitching matchup featuring Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd (3-2, 2.75 ERA) against Mets right-hander Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.50 ERA).

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