Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) AP

There was good news and bad news to the Cubs' series finale against Atlanta on Wednesday.

The bad news was another bullpen failure. Drew Pomeranz surrendered a 3-run homer in the seventh and Taylor Rogers also gave up a long ball as the Braves rallied to win 5-1 and avoid a sweep at Wrigley Field.

The good news will carry on for several years, if all goes well. Rookie Cade Horton continued to be one of the best pitchers in baseball during the second half. He tossed 5 innings without allowing a hit. But in the name of caution, he left the mound after throwing 75 pitches.

“It has its pros and cons,” Horton

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