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Cade Horton Backs Manager After No-Hitter Exit at 75 Pitches

Cubs rookie Cade Horton was pulled after five no-hit innings vs. the Braves, limited to 75 pitches. “I’d much rather be healthy for the postseason,” he said. Manager Craig Counsell praised Horton’s “attack mentality” and plans to protect his arm for October. Horton is 9-4 with a 2.78 ERA, riding a dominant 0.77 ERA since the All-Star break.