Cubs Take Game One of Double Header
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 05: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians catches a fly ball hit by Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning in game one of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images After last night’s postponed game, the Guardians faced a chilly Sunday double header against the Chicago Cubs. In game one, Slade Cecconi took the mound for Cleveland and Edward Cabrera for Chicago.
Both starting pitchers gave it their all, keeping it a scoreless game into the eighth with both teams only notching one hit. Your browser does not support the video tag. Cleveland’s hit came in the bottom of the 6th with a lead off double from CJ Kayfus.
Your browser does not support the video tag. The Guardians finally got pressure on Cabrera, taking advantage of his walks. After CJ’s lead off double, Steven Kwan hit a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner to third.
Chase DeLauter worked a 2-2 count and hit into a fielder’s choice. Kayfus was thrown out at home, but CDL reached first safely. José Ramírez worked an eight pitch at bat, including a loud foul ball, before being walked.
Kyle Manzardo drew a walk to load the bases and force Cabrera out of the game with 97 pitches. Bo Naylor fought, fouling off the first three pitches from relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar, taking two balls, but ultimately popping up to center leaving three runners stranded. Slade Cecconi ended the day having given the Guardians 6.