Cubs @ Guardians · Apr 5, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Apr 5, 2026

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Chicago Cubs Cubs 5

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6 Cleveland Guardians Guardians

Away starter

Shota Imanaga

Home starter

Parker Messick

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Kayfus, Arias propel Guards to win to split twin bill with Cubs

CLEVELAND -- With how their schedule is aligned, the Guardians knew entering this season they would be tested early and often. Cleveland’s opponents through April include a bevy of playoff hopefuls, including a 10-game stretch to open the season against the Mariners, Dodgers and Cubs.

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CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias lead the Guardians to 6-5 win00:03:22

CJ Kayfus hits a game-tying HR and Gabriel Arias drives a go-ahead single to lead the Guardians to a 6-5 win over the Cubs

Condensed Game: CHC@CLE - 4/5/2600:11:34

Condensed Game: Ian Happ and the Cubs take on CJ Kayfus and the Guardians on April 5, 2026

CJ Kayfus' game-tying solo home run (1)00:00:31

CJ Kayfus hits a solo home run to right field, tying the game in the 8th

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Cubs @ Guardians · 5–6

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