Summary
The Chicago Cubs are facing elimination in the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Key pitcher Cade Horton is currently unavailable due to a rib injury but reports feeling pain-free. The Cubs hope to win their next games despite missing Horton's contributions.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Cubs trail the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 in the National League Division Series.
- The Cubs' pitchers have struggled, with the Brewers scoring nine runs in Game 1 and seven runs in Game 2.
- Pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shōta Imanaga started the first two games for the Cubs.
- Cade Horton, a strong contender for the National League Rookie of the Year, is out with a rib injury.
- Horton reported he is now pain-free but is taking it easy to recover fully.
- Horton did not make the Cubs' NLDS roster due to his injury.
- Horton had a strong regular season with a 2.67 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 23 games.
- The Cubs are playing the Brewers at home with Jameson Taillon scheduled as the starting pitcher in the next game.
