Cubs @ Guardians · Mar 16, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, Mar 16, 2026

Goodyear Ballpark Spring Training

Chicago Cubs Cubs 5

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2 Cleveland Guardians Guardians

Away starter

Cade Horton

Home starter

Gavin Williams

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Cubs' emerging ace Horton peaking at the right time

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Cade Horton took the mound at Goodyear Ballpark on Monday night, and the Cleveland Guardians saw many of the reasons why the Cubs right-hander was one of baseball’s best arms down the stretch last season. In a 5-2 Cactus League win for the North Siders, Horton filled

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Cade Horton strikes out 10 batters in outing00:01:17

Cade Horton strikes out 10 batters in his outing against the Guardians, leaving the game after five innings of work for the Cubs

Scott Kingery's two-run home run00:00:27

Scott Kingery hits a two-run home run to center field, giving the Cubs the lead with a score of 3-1 in the top of the 2nd inning

Juan Benjamin's solo home run00:00:30

Juan Benjamin hits a solo home run to right field, cutting the Guardians' deficit to 5-2 in the bottom of the 9th inning

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Cubs @ Guardians · 5–2

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