Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer spoke out about a shocking move that shipped a franchise slugger out of town.

Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton Horton left Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs lost 6-1. It was Horton’s fourth no-decision of the season.

Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday.

Preview the July 19 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Under is 2-0-1 in the last 3 matchups between the Red Sox and Cubs. Boston has been trending low, with the Under hitting in 5 of its last 6 games. Chicago has also leaned Under, going 6-1-1 in its last 8 contests. With Crochet on the mound, the Under has cashed in 4 of his last 6 starts. Stick with the trend.

2) The Red Sox offense has scored just one run in two games since returning from the All-Star break. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga tossed 7 scoreless innings. Boston went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Boston Red Sox trying to extend a three-game home winning streak. Chicago has a 59-39 record overall and a 32-16 record in home games. The Cubs are 45-7 in games when they out-hit their opponents.

The Cubs took the series from the Red Sox Saturday night with 5 homers in a 6-0 bashing. Boston has scored 1 run over 18 innings this weekend.

With Pete Crow-Armstrong out due to a bruised knee, Seiya Suzuki will play center field for the first time in his MLB career.

Garrett Crochet will try to help the Red Sox avoid a three-game sweep on Sunday. The Cubs had not announced a starter.