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Cubs Top Guardians 1-0 in 1968 Throwback

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Guardians 1‑0 in Game 1 of a doubleheader, a score that echoes the 1968 ‘Year of the Pitcher’ and marks the Cubs’ first 1‑0 triumph since Aug 1, 2025.

The only run came after a walk, a pinch‑runner, a sacrifice bunt and a single that brought the runner home, mirroring the low‑scoring games of 1968.

Edward Cabrera went six scoreless innings, throwing 97 pitches with only 51 strikes, but kept the Guardians off balance. Cubs defense, highlighted by Michael Busch’s play and Miguel Amaya’s out at third, sealed the victory.