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    Doubleheader - Game 1
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    4-4, 1-1 Away
    1
    4-4, 1-1 Away
    Final
    CLE
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    5-4, 1-1 Home
    0
    5-4, 1-1 Home

    Chicago Cubs @ Cleveland Guardians

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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    M. Busch1B
    0-4000.207
    A. BregmanDH
    0-4000.188
    I. HappLF
    0-4000.156
    P. Crow-ArmstrongCF
    0-4000.233
    N. Hoerner2B
    0-2000.269
    D. SwansonSS
    0-4000.120
    M. ConfortoRF
    1-2000.125
    D. CarlsonPR-RF
    0-0100.000
    M. Shaw3B
    0-2000.200
    M. AmayaC
    1-2001.417
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    E. Cabrera
    5.2105497-510.00
    C. Thielbar
    1.1001028-180.00
    H. Milner
    1.0000014-73.60
    D. Palencia
    1.0000113-100.00
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CHCCLE
    Hits
    2
    1
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    2
    2
    Runners LOB
    5
    6

    Game Information

    Progressive Field
    Progressive Field
    1:10 PM, April 5, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Game Time:2:37
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Dan Bellino
    • First Base Umpire - John Bacon
    • Second Base Umpire - Shane Livensparger
    • Third Base Umpire - Dan Merzel

    Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener

    — Miguel Amaya hit an RBI single in the eighth inning — only the second hit for Chicago — and four Cubs pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the opener of a traditional doubleheader.
    Apr 5, 2026, 05:05 pm - AP
    CHC
    CLE
    123456789RHE
    000000010120
    000000000010
    C. Thielbar
    win

    C. Thielbar1-0

    1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 1 BB
    C. Brogdon
    loss

    C. Brogdon2-1

    1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 K, 1 BB
    D. Palencia
    save

    D. Palencia1

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CHCCLE
    8thAmaya singled to right, Carlson scored.10
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    Data is currently unavailable.
    OpenMLTotalRL
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    (4-4)
    (4-4, 1-1 Away)
    (4-4)
    Edward Cabrera
    (5-5, 5.96)
    -115
    ML
    -131
    o7.5
    -102
    -1.5
    +129
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    (5-4)
    (5-4, 1-1 Home)
    (5-4)
    Slade Cecconi
    (5-7, 4.91)
    u7.5
    -122
    +109
    u7.5
    -118
    +1.5
    -156
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    CLE wins 2-1

    • Cubs
      1
    • Guardians
      4
    Game 1
    4/3
    • Cubs
      -
    • Guardians
      -
    Game 2
    4/4
    • Cubs
      1
    • Guardians
      0
    Game 2
    4/5
    • Cubs
      5
    • Guardians
      6
    Game 3
    4/5

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee10359.636-W5
    Chicago8973.54914W1
    Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
    St. Louis7785.47526L4
    Cincinnati7587.46328L1
    Full Standings

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland8577.525-L1
    Chicago8478.5191W1
    Minnesota7785.4758W1
    Detroit7686.4699L1
    Kansas City6993.42616W1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Guardians repeatedly troll divisional rivals White Sox after ALDS win

    Guardians repeatedly troll divisional rivals White Sox after ALDS win

    After Game 5's series-clinching result, Cleveland made sure to get in some extra jabs at its divisional rival.
    Guardians take down White Sox, complete comeback to clinch spot in ALCS

    Guardians take down White Sox, complete comeback to clinch spot in ALCS

    Guardians take down White Sox, complete comeback to clinch spot in ALCS
    Jose Ramirez homers to complete Guardians' comeback in ALDS

    Jose Ramirez homers to complete Guardians' comeback in ALDS

    Jose Ramirez hit the deciding two-run homer to complete the Guardians' comeback from an 0-2 deficit versus the White Sox in their best-of-five ALDS.
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