Cubs Beat Guardians 8-6, Cabrera Debuts Strong

Edward Cabrera made his first start for the Cubs, retiring all six Guardians batters he faced and striking out three in 31 pitches. The rookie’s 20‑strike, 6‑swing‑and‑miss performance set the tone for an 8‑6 victory.

Dansby Swanson delivered a two‑run homer and an RBI single, while the bullpen, except for a shaky outing by Porter Hodge, held the Guardians scoreless. A bases‑clearing double by Leonel Espinoza in the eighth sealed the win.