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Strong pitching and high-scoring offense have the Cubs surging despite injuries
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs are thriving despite losing pitcher Cade Horton to Tommy John surgery. They recently won series against the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, showcasing strong pitching and a high-scoring offense.
Key points
- Cade Horton is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery
- Cubs won series against the Phillies and Mets
- Strong pitching contributed to recent successes
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The Chicago Cubs were dealt a huge blow when they learned they would be without pitcher Cade Horton for the remainder of the season, a few weeks ago. He tore his UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery, but that isn't stopping them.
They won a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but lost one against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But they would bounce back in a huge way last week, taking a series from the Philadelphia Phillies and then sweeping the New York Mets.
Pitching was especially big for the club over the weekend. Jameson Taillon went six strong innings on Saturday, while Javier Assad went 5.2 innings, giving up just one run on three hits in the 2-1 extra-inning win on Sunday.
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Strong pitching and high-scoring offense have the Cubs surging despite injuries
Q&A
What happened to Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs?
Cade Horton tore his UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the season.
How have the Chicago Cubs performed recently despite injuries?
The Cubs have won series against the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, demonstrating strong pitching and offensive capabilities.
Who were the standout pitchers for the Cubs in their recent games?
Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad were key pitchers, with Taillon going six innings and Assad allowing just one run over 5.2 innings in their recent games.
