Cubs win against Guardians featured something that hasn't happened since 2022
Cubs went old-school, claiming a 1-0 decision over the Guardians.
Cubs win against Guardians featured something that hasn't happened since 2022 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Paying homage to 1968, two MLB clubs competed in a 1-0 contest, captured by the Chicago Cubs over the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on Sunday.
How dominant were the pitching staffs? Cubs starter Edward Cabrera and Guardians' Slade Cecconi combined for 11. 2 scoreless innings, each surrendering one hit.
With both clubs combining for just three hits, the Cubs (4-4), who were poised to meet the Guardians (5-4) in the nightcap, secured the winning run via an old-school strategy. After Michael Conforto walked, pinch-runner Dylan Carlson advanced to third on a nearly forgotten play, the sacrifice bunt, executed by Matt Shaw. With Carlson in scoring position, Miguel Amaya delivered the game-winning single off Connor Brogdon (2-1).
The victory marked the Cubs’ win with two or fewer hits since 2022. Cubs down Guardians in old-school outing In an era where pitcher-dominated, low-scoring games are becoming rare. Nearly extinct is Sunday’s Game 1 outcome.