Cubs Edge Orioles 1-0 in Fast Shutout Win

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 at Wrigley Field in a game that lasted just 1 hour and 49 minutes, tying the fastest MLB game of the season. Cubs rookie Cade Horton pitched five shutout innings, extending his scoreless streak to over 17 innings, while Ian Happ's sacrifice fly accounted for the game's only run. The Cubs honored Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg with a commemorative uniform patch following his death, underscoring the team's sense of legacy during their playoff push. Baltimore, now in a rebuilding phase after trading several key players for prospects—including reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Cubs—struggled offensively. Kittredge contributed a scoreless inning against his former team. The Orioles are now focused on regrouping for next season, while the Cubs' bullpen continued to deliver a strong performance to secure the shutout win.