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Chicago Cubs 1, Cleveland Guardians 0: final score and stats

Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs 1 to Cleveland Guardians 0, on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs.

MLB · Doubleheader - Game 1Sunday, April 5, 2026
DateApr 5, 2026
Start time1:10 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVMLB.TV

Line score

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Chicago Cubs0000000101
Cleveland Guardians0000000000

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageAlex Bregman · 0-4
Home RunsMichael Conforto · 1-2, BB
Runs Batted InMiguel Amaya · 1-2, RBI, BB, K
MLB RatingEdward Cabrera · 5.2 IP, 0 ER, H, 4 K, 5 BB
Cleveland Guardians
Batting AverageJose Ramirez · 0-3, BB, K
Home RunsJose Ramirez · 0-3, BB, K
Runs Batted InJose Ramirez · 0-3, BB, K
MLB RatingSlade Cecconi · 6.0 IP, 0 ER, H, 6 K, BB

Team comparison

Chicago CubsCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
0.5
3.4
Runs allowed per game
6.0
3.3
4-4Record5-4
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
Michael Busch0-4400000113.207.324.276
Alex Bregman0-4400000022.188.278.375
Ian Happ0-4400000417.156.250.469
Pete Crow-Armstrong0-4400000217.233.281.267
Nico Hoerner0-2200000112.269.412.423
Dansby Swanson0-4400000118.120.258.120
Michael Conforto1-220100109.125.300.125
Dylan Carlson0-001000000.000.000.000
Matt Shaw0-2200000010.200.190.200
Miguel Amaya1-2201101118.417.500.750
Team2-28281210210136

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Edward Cabrera5.210054097-510.0097
Caleb Thielbar1.100010028-180.0028
Hoby Milner1.000000014-73.6014
Daniel Palencia1.000001013-100.0013
Team9.0100650152-86152

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven Kwan0-2200000115.219.324.250
Chase DeLauter0-3300001015.310.355.828
Jose Ramirez0-3300001122.171.237.314
Kyle Manzardo0-3300001020.067.200.067
Bo Naylor0-3300001020.154.214.154
Daniel Schneemann0-4400000216.192.192.346
Brayan Rocchio0-1100002019.217.400.261
Gabriel Arias0-3300000114.125.192.375
CJ Kayfus1-220100007.083.267.167
David Fry0-110000004.250.250.375
Angel Martinez0-000000000.167.318.222
Team1-2525010065152

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Slade Cecconi6.010016085-555.2385
Tim Herrin1.000002017-120.0017
Connor Brogdon1.011110019-114.5019
Peyton Pallette1.000002015-101.9315
Team9.02112100136-88136

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

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians?

Chicago Cubs won, 1-0, on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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

Chicago Cubs 1, Cleveland Guardians 0.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman (0-4 batting average). Cleveland Guardians: Jose Ramirez (0-3, BB, K batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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