Cubs Pitchers Combine for 1-Hitter in 1-0 Win Over Guardians

Amaya's 8th-inning RBI single provides the lone run in the doubleheader opener.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:48pm

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In the opening game of a doubleheader, four Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Miguel Amaya's RBI single in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, as the Cubs' pitching staff held the Guardians to just one hit on the day.

Why it matters

The Cubs' strong pitching performance, including a one-hitter, is an impressive feat against a tough Guardians lineup. The low-scoring affair also highlights the challenging weather conditions the teams faced, with a game-time temperature of just 44 degrees and steady winds.

The details

Cubs starter Edward Cabrera pitched 5 2/3 innings of no-hit ball before the Guardians' CJ Kayfus led off the sixth with a double. Cabrera and relievers Caleb Thielbar, Hoby Milner, and Daniel Palencia combined to limit Cleveland to just one hit. In the eighth inning, Miguel Amaya's RBI single off Connor Brogdon drove in the game's only run.

  • The game-time temperature was 44 degrees Fahrenheit (6.6 degrees Celsius) with a steady wind blowing toward the plate.
  • A rainout on Saturday prompted the Easter doubleheader, Chicago's first since 1973.

The players

Miguel Amaya

The Cubs catcher who hit the game-winning RBI single in the eighth inning.

Edward Cabrera

The Cubs starting pitcher who held the Guardians hitless through 5 2/3 innings.

CJ Kayfus

The Guardians player who broke up the Cubs' no-hit bid with a double in the sixth inning.

José Ramírez

The Guardians star player who played in his 1,618th game, one shy of matching the franchise record.

Connor Brogdon

The Guardians pitcher who gave up the game-winning RBI single to Amaya in the eighth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Neither team was able to muster any offense in chilly, blustery conditions.”

— Associated Press

What’s next

The teams will play the second game of the traditional doubleheader later on Sunday.

The takeaway

The Cubs' pitching staff delivered an impressive one-hit performance in a low-scoring affair, overcoming the challenging weather conditions to secure a 1-0 victory over the Guardians in the doubleheader opener.