Guardians Rally Past Cubs 6-5 to Split Doubleheader

CJ Kayfus and Gabriel Arias drive in two runs each in comeback win

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:48am

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The Cleveland Guardians rallied late to defeat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday. CJ Kayfus hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, and Gabriel Arias delivered an RBI single to help the Guardians overcome an early deficit and split the twin bill.

Why it matters

The Guardians' comeback win keeps them in contention in the competitive American League Central division race, while the Cubs' loss is a setback in their efforts to climb back into playoff position in the National League.

The details

Trailing 5-4 in the eighth inning, the Guardians rallied against Cubs reliever Jacob Webb. Kayfus led off the frame with a solo shot to tie the game, and later in the inning Arias drove in the go-ahead run with a single to give Cleveland the lead for good.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • Kayfus hit his game-tying home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The players

CJ Kayfus

A Guardians outfielder who hit the game-tying home run in the eighth inning.

Gabriel Arias

A Guardians infielder who drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the eighth inning.

Jacob Webb

A Cubs relief pitcher who gave up the late-inning runs to the Guardians.

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What they’re saying

“We never give up, that's the mentality of this team. We knew we had a chance to come back and we did.”

— CJ Kayfus, Guardians Outfielder

What’s next

The Guardians and Cubs will meet again on Tuesday for the first game of a new series in Cleveland.

The takeaway

The Guardians showed resilience and determination to rally from behind and split the doubleheader, keeping them in the thick of the division race. The loss is a missed opportunity for the Cubs to gain ground in the playoff hunt.