Cubs Edge Guardians 1-0 in 1968 Throwback Game

The Marquee Sports Network broadcast highlighted the game as a 1968 throwback, a year dubbed “The Year of the Pitcher.” The Cubs’ lone run came from a walk, a pinch‑runner, a sacrifice bunt and a hit, mirroring the era’s low‑scoring style.

Ed Cabrera delivered six scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and walking five, despite 97 pitches and only 51 strikes. Defensive plays from Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya helped keep the Guardians off balance, securing the Cubs’ first 1‑0 win since Aug. 1, 2025.