Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 CHC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | X | 8 |
Who won: Cubs 8-6
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Guardians 8-6 on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Sloan Park. The Cubs lead the series 1-0. The Cubs outscored the Guardians 4-0 in the 8th inning. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBI for the Cubs. Jonah Advincula went 2-for-2 with 3 RBI for the Guardians.
