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    Chicago Cubs @ Cleveland Guardians

    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
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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
    3:10 AM, 6 April 2026
    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 6, 2026, 07:05 am - 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.

    CLE wins 2-1

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

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee4729.618-W2
    St. Louis4234.5535W2
    Chicago4037.5197.5L1
    Pittsburgh3939.5009W1
    Cincinnati3740.48110.5L1
    Full Standings

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago4037.519-W1
    Cleveland4138.519-L2
    Minnesota3842.4753.5L1
    Detroit3444.4366.5W4
    Kansas City3446.4257.5W2
    Full Standings

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