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Column: 8 observations as the Chicago Cubs battle the fickle winds of Wrigley Field in a 3-1 loss

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Cubs President Jed Hoyer 's decision on Cade Horton might be his toughest of the season .

Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell seem reluctant to show their cards, making the decision seem that much more important.

Ryan Pressly allowed nine runs, including eight earned, in the Giants9 -run 11th inning on Tuesday night .

The Cubs had runners in scoring position in the second , third and fourth innings but only one run.

Jameson Taillon is scheduled to start Friday against the Mets in New York .

Taillon has been nearly untouchable pitching at Citi Field the last two seasons with the Cubs .

He allowed three runs on seven hits over 14 1/3 combined innings in two starts there in '23 and '24.

Crow-Armstrong said he doesn’t believe the media will be a distraction.

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