Chicago Cubs @ Cleveland Guardians
Doubleheader - Game 1
4-4, 1-1 Away
1
4-4, 1-1 Away
Final
5-4, 1-1 Home
0
5-4, 1-1 Home
Team Leaders
Game Information
Progressive Field
6:10 PM, 5 April 2026
Cleveland, Ohio
Game Time:2:37
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Dan Bellino
- First Base Umpire - John Bacon
- Second Base Umpire - Shane Livensparger
- Third Base Umpire - Dan Merzel
CHC @ CLE Videos
Cubs beat Guardians 1-0 in first game of doubleheader
Miguel Amaya's RBI single puts Cubs on top in 8th
CLE wins 2-1
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 8 | 2 | .800 | - | W2 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1 | W4 |
| Pittsburgh | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3 | L1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4 | L2 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 6 | 5 | .545 | - | L1 |
| Kansas City | 5 | 5 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | L2 |
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