US EditionCJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias Drive in 2 Runs Apiece as Guardians Down Cubs 6-5 to Split Doubleheader
C.J. Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias added the go-ahead RBI single as Cleveland split the doubleheader after losing the opener 1-0.
- The Cleveland Guardians split an Easter Sunday doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on April 5, 2026, at Progressive Field, losing 1-0 before rallying for a 6-5 victory in the nightcap.
- An April 4 postponement forced the Easter Sunday twin bill, with Chicago dominating the opener 1-0 behind a combined one-hitter while Cleveland's offense remained silent.
- Utility player CJ Kayfus finished 2-for-2 with a solo home run at 104.5 mph and two RBIs, while Gabriel Arias and Austin Hedges supplied additional run-scoring hits in the eighth inning.
- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised the lineup depth, saying, "When we're getting contributions from Gabby and Hedgie... it just takes the pressure off." Cleveland improved to 6-4 through 10 games.
- The Guardians open a three-game series against Kansas City on Monday, April 6, 2026, with pitcher Tanner Bibee facing Royals starter Michael Wacha .
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The Morning JournalGuardians rally to split doubleheader with Cubs
CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader Sunday. Shut out 1-0 in the opener, the Guardians were six outs from being swept when Kayfus, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth, homered […]
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CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader
CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader.
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