Cade Horton has been performing lately like a pitcher with little left to prove with Triple-A Iowa. With the Major League staff now facing a sudden need, the Cubs are planning on giving their top pitching prospect his first test on the big league stage.

One of the more highly anticipated series of the young season begins Friday when the Chicago Cubs (22-16) take on the New York Mets (24-14) at Citi Field. Jameson Taillon is slated to start for Chicago against Clay Holmes for New York.

San Francisco has won 4 of its last 5 games after defeating Chicago 14-5 in 11 innings in record fashion courtesy of a 9-run 11th inning -- without a homer -- Tuesday and covering as a +133 road underdog.

Ray moved to 5-0 on the season and the Giants are 8-0 in his starts. It's the longest team winning streak for a Giants starter since 1992.

Robbie Ray and three relievers scattered four hits in the San Francisco Giants' 3-1 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.