WATCH: Postgame reaction after win with Craig Counsell, Cade Horton, Miguel Amaya

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - 19 hours ago

Hear from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, starting pitcher Cade Horton and catcher Miguel Amaya after a 6-5 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Watch the postgame interviews below:

Video summary/cliff notes:

(00:00–01:23) Manager Craig Counsell praised Cade Horton's MLB debut, noting his composure after allowing a 3-run homer and emphasizing how well he and the bullpen pitched overall. He also complimented Miguel Amaya's handling of multiple pitchers, especially in a key 7th inning.

(01:44–02:01) Counsell highlighted the Cubs’ aggressive offensive approach, especially early, with contributions from Seiya Suzuki, Dansby Swanson, and Miguel Amaya.

(02:25–03:31) Cade Horton shared his emotions about debuting, the thrill of pitching on FOX, and overcoming late arrival due to traffic delays. He emphasized his focus on slowing the game down.

(03:56–04:34) Horton discussed the strategic use of his changeup to strike out Juan Soto—his first changeup of the game—calling it a deliberate and unexpected choice.

(04:59–05:30) Horton plans to keep his strikeout ball as a memento and noted having 18 friends and family in attendance. He approached his debut like a typical start by warming up in the bullpen.

(06:12–06:40) He remained composed after allowing his first MLB home run, focusing on moving forward. He also noted that getting acclimated the day before helped reduce nerves.

(07:02–07:30) Horton reflected on his journey to the majors, including injuries and setbacks, emphasizing the importance of staying present.

(07:51–08:17) Catcher Miguel Amaya praised Horton’s competitive presence and command, saying Horton showed professionalism and poise.

(08:36–09:08) Amaya revealed that Horton shook off the catcher to throw the pivotal changeup, a sign of confidence and conviction in a high-pressure moment.

(09:08–09:32) Amaya talked about the offense’s balanced production and his own role in calling a diverse set of pitchers, stressing trust and communication as keys to success.