Cubs 8-6 Win: Cabrera Debut, Swanson Homers

Cabrera's debut was a clean 6‑strikeout outing, striking out three and walking none in 31 pitches. He gave up no hits and left the game with a 0‑2 record. Dansby Swanson delivered a two‑run homer and a single, driving in three runs. The bullpen, with Ryan Rolison, Daniel Palencia, Collin Snider and Jacob Webb, kept the Guardians scoreless in relief.

Porter Hodge struggled in the seventh, issuing two walks and allowing three hits, which gave Cleveland a 5‑3 lead. The Cubs rallied in the eighth, with a bases‑clearing double by Leonel Espinoza and a final push that sealed the 8‑6 win. Gavin Hollowell was charged with the save, surrendering two hits and a run before a key play by Pedro Ramirez preserved the victory.