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Cleveland Guardians 6, Chicago Cubs 8: final score and stats

Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Guardians 6 to Chicago Cubs 8, on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians.

MLBFriday, February 27, 2026

Cleveland Guardians4-46

Final

Chicago Cubs3-58

DateFeb 27, 2026

Start time3:05 PM ET

VenueSloan Park, Mesa, Arizona

Attendance11,217

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Cleveland Guardians	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	1	6
Chicago Cubs	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	-	8

Top performers

Cleveland Guardians

Batting AverageBo Naylor · 1-4, RBI

Home RunsRhys Hoskins · 0-2, BB, 2 K

Runs Batted InJonah Advincula · 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI, R

MLB RatingJonah Advincula · 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI, R

Chicago Cubs

Batting AverageLeonel Espinoza · 1-1, 2 RBI, R

Home RunsDansby Swanson · 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, R, K

Runs Batted InDansby Swanson · 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, R, K

MLB RatingDansby Swanson · 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, R, K

Team comparison

Cleveland GuardiansChicago Cubs

Runs per game

3.4

0.5

Runs allowed per game

3.3

6.0

4-4Record3-5

1st in AL CentStanding2nd in NL Cent

3-2Road record / home record0-0

LLLTWLast 5LL

L3StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Guardians

Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery

Out

Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery

Out

Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

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

Box score

Cleveland Guardians

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Brayan Rocchio	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.273	.333	.364
Dayan Frias	0-1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	.000	.500	.000
Bo Naylor	1-4	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	.500	.583	.800
Cooper Ingle	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.200	.333	.800
Rhys Hoskins	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	.000	.333	.000
Jacob Cozart	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.286	.286	.286
Daniel Schneemann	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.364	.364	.455
Dean Curley	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Gabriel Arias	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	.222	.222	.333
Milan Tolentino	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.167	.375	.167
CJ Kayfus	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	.167	.375	.333
Maick Collado	1-2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	.500	.500	.500
Team	8-35	35	6	8	6	0	3	12	0

Cleveland Guardians

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Logan Allen	3.0	3	2	2	2	2	1	-----	3.60	--
Hunter Gaddis	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	-----	0.00	--
Parker Messick	2.2	4	2	2	0	2	1	-----	3.86	--
Jack Leftwich	0.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	-----	0.00	--
Jake Miller	0.1	0	3	3	3	0	0	-----	81.00	--
Jay Driver	0.2	2	1	1	1	2	0	-----	6.75	--
Team	8.0	9	8	8	6	9	2	0-0		0

Chicago Cubs

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Nico Hoerner	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	.200	.000
James Triantos	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.188	.350	.188
Justin Dean	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	.167	.167	.222
Alex Bregman	2-3	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.333	.455	.444
Pedro Ramirez	0-0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	.333	.500	.444
Ian Happ	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.200	.200	.200
Dansby Swanson	2-3	3	1	2	3	1	0	1	0	.400	.400	1.000
B.J. Murray Jr.	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.286	.412	.357
Michael Busch	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	.286	.444	.571
Ariel Armas	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.125	.300	.125
Matt Shaw	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.333	.462	.333
Scott Kingery	1-2	2	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	.077	.200	.308
Team	9-31	31	8	9	8	2	6	9	0

Chicago Cubs

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Edward Cabrera	2.0	0	0	0	0	3	0	-----	0.00	--
Ryan Rolison	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	-----	0.00	--
Daniel Palencia	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	-----	0.00	--
Collin Snider	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	-----	0.00	--
Jacob Webb	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	-----	10.80	--
Porter Hodge	0.2	3	5	5	2	2	0	-----	31.50	--
Tyler Beede	0.1	1	0	0	1	1	0	-----	0.00	--
Ethan Roberts	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-----	0.00	--
Gavin Hollowell	1.0	2	1	1	0	2	0	-----	3.00	--
Team	9.0	8	6	6	3	12	0	0-0		0

Recent form

Cleveland GuardiansLLLTW

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

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4

Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

CHC lead series 1-0

Mar 16, 2026CHC 5, CLE 2

Feb 27, 2026CLE 6, CHC 8

Team pages

Cleveland Guardians
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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs?

Chicago Cubs won, 8-6, on Friday, February 27, 2026.

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

Cleveland Guardians 6, Chicago Cubs 8.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Guardians: Bo Naylor (1-4, RBI batting average). Chicago Cubs: Leonel Espinoza (1-1, 2 RBI, R batting average).

Where is Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs played?

Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona.

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