Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago Cubs 6–5: April MLB Rundown

The Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago Cubs 6–5 on April 5, 2026, in the 2026 MLB regular season. The final score was Chicago Cubs 5, Cleveland Guardians 6.

Parker Messick recorded 5 innings pitched for the Cleveland Guardians. His pitching line listed 2 hits allowed, 1 earned run allowed, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts.

Gabriel Arias recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats for the Cleveland Guardians. His individual batting totals included 0 runs scored, 2 runs batted in and 0 home runs. His line also included 0 walks and 0 strikeouts.

CJ Kayfus recorded 2 hits in 2 at-bats for the Cleveland Guardians. His individual batting totals included 2 runs scored, 2 runs batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 0 walks and 0 strikeouts.

Austin Hedges recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats for the Cleveland Guardians. His individual batting totals included 0 runs scored, 1 run batted in and 0 home runs. His line also included 0 walks and 0 strikeouts.

Shota Imanaga recorded 5 innings pitched for the Chicago Cubs. His pitching line listed 3 hits allowed, 1 earned run allowed, 1 walk and 4 strikeouts.

Ian Happ recorded 2 hits in 5 at-bats for the Chicago Cubs. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 2 runs batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 0 walks and 2 strikeouts.

Dansby Swanson recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats for the Chicago Cubs. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 2 runs batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 0 walks and 2 strikeouts.

Matt Shaw recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats for the Chicago Cubs. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 1 run batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 1 walk and 1 strikeout.