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Chicago Cubs 1, Cleveland Guardians 4: final score and stats

Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 1 to Cleveland Guardians 4, on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBFriday, April 3, 2026
DateApr 3, 2026
Start time4:10 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
Attendance37,360

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0010000001
Cleveland Guardians00001030-4

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageCarson Kelly · 2-4
Home RunsCarson Kelly · 2-4
Runs Batted InMiguel Amaya · 1-2, 2B, RBI
MLB RatingMiguel Amaya · 1-2, 2B, RBI
Cleveland Guardians
Batting AverageChase DeLauter · 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, R
Home RunsGabriel Arias · 1-2, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InChase DeLauter · 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, R
MLB RatingChase DeLauter · 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, R

Team comparison

Chicago CubsCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
0.5
3.4
Runs allowed per game
6.0
3.3
3-4Record5-3
2nd in NL CentStanding1st in AL Cent
0-2Road record / home record2-4-1
LLLast 5LLLTW
L2StreakL3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Nico Hoerner0-2200002016.292.400.458
Alex Bregman1-4401000219.214.313.429
Ian Happ0-4400000319.179.281.536
Carson Kelly2-4402000010.250.348.250
Michael Busch0-4400000115.240.367.320
Dansby Swanson0-4400000213.143.296.143
Matt Shaw0-3300000111.222.211.222
Pete Crow-Armstrong1-3311000019.269.321.308
Miguel Amaya1-220110006.400.455.800
Moises Ballesteros0-110000016.158.238.158
Team5-31311510210134

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Cade Horton1.000010017-82.4517
Colin Rea3.141114057-374.2657
Hoby Milner1.220000010-74.5010
Hunter Harvey0.223310230-179.0030
Jacob Webb1.110011029-170.0029
Team8.0944452143-86143

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven Kwan0-3310001117.233.324.267
Chase DeLauter3-4413310012.346.370.923
Jose Ramirez2-4402000016.188.235.344
Kyle Manzardo0-3300001118.074.194.074
Bo Naylor1-4401000119.174.208.174
Angel Martinez0-3300001018.167.318.222
Daniel Schneemann1-4411000114.227.227.409
Gabriel Arias1-2211111117.143.217.429
Brayan Rocchio1-2201000012.227.370.273
Team9-2929494245143

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Joey Cantillo5.141126082-513.0082
Matt Festa0.20000004-24.914
Connor Brogdon1.000000013-103.0013
Shawn Armstrong1.000001013-82.0813
Cade Smith1.010003022-167.2022
Team9.05112100134-87134

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8
Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2

Season series

CLE wins series 2-1
Apr 5, 2026CHC 5, CLE 6
Apr 5, 2026CHC 1, CLE 0
Apr 4, 2026CHC 0, CLE 0
Apr 3, 2026CHC 1, CLE 4

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians?

Cleveland Guardians won, 4-1, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians?

Chicago Cubs 1, Cleveland Guardians 4.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Carson Kelly (2-4 batting average). Cleveland Guardians: Chase DeLauter (3-4, HR, 3 RBI, R batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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