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Cubs Win 1-0 in 1968 Pitcher's Duel

The Cubs defeated the Guardians 1-0 in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader, reminiscent of 1968's 'Year of the Pitcher' with Edward Cabrera throwing six scoreless innings.

The Cubs secured a 1-0 victory over the Guardians, mirroring the low-scoring era of 1968 when runs were scarce across MLB. The team's lone run came via a walk, pinch-runner, sacrifice bunt, and another hit—a classic approach from that era.

Edward Cabrera dominated on the mound, allowing just one hit in six innings despite walking five batters and throwing 97 pitches (51 strikes). The righty hasn't allowed a run in 11.2 innings this season, joining an exclusive club of Cubs starters. The Cubs' strong defense, highlighted by Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya, helped preserve the shutout.