Cubs 8-6 Win: Cabrera Debut, Swanson Homers

In his first outing, Edward Cabrera retired all six Guardians batters, striking out three and throwing 20 strikes in 31 pitches. Dansby Swanson delivered a two‑run homer and three RBIs, helping the Cubs edge the Guardians 8‑6. The bullpen held the lead, except for a shaky seventh inning by Porter Hodge, who allowed five runs. A bases‑clearing double by Leonel Espinoza in the eighth and a save by Gavin Hollowell capped the win.

The game drew 11,217 fans at Sloan Park, and the afternoon temperature in Mesa hit 86°F, a record high for February. Cabrera’s debut sets a promising tone for the Cubs’ pitching rotation.