Cade Horton never panicked when he got the Cubs down in the game, he continued to push through – which is what led to another win for the Norman native.

Horton, a former Norman High and OU pitcher, earned his third win of his rookie season on the mound Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs in an 8-3 victory at the Washington Nationals. Horton faced a unique lineup and got into a few jams, but got out of the nation’s capital with a win.

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