Guardians' Wild Doubleheader: 1-6 Win vs Cubs

0:00On April 6, Cleveland Guardians pulled off a wild split in their double-header against the Chicago Cubs, dropping the opener one-nothing before, rallying for a 6-5 win in the nightcap. In the first game, the Cubs' pitchers combined for a one-hitter, holding Cleveland to just their lone knock in the 6th. That matchup saw only three combined heads between both teams, the fewest ever at progressive fields since it opened back in 1994. Fans were on edge as the Guardians trailed 4-3 late in game 2, blanked over the prior 14 innings, but they exploded in the 8th with. CJ Kephas' pinch hit Homer, to tie it, followed by singles from Chase De Lauder, an RBI from Gabriel Aureus, and Austin Hedges plating the go-ahead run. Chicago swung hard with Danz B. Swanson's 2-run bomb, plus solo shots from Mass Shaw and Ian Hap, who snapped an 0-11 skid. Jose Ramirez suited up for his 1,619th game, tying the club record held by Terry Turner.

1:00Guardian starters got Armstrong snagged the win, despite a Homer allowed, while Cade Smith closed it out for his third save. Cleveland heads to face Kansas City Monday, with Tanner Bobby on the mound, keeping the momentum rolling strong. That wraps MLB news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.