Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener

CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Amaya hit an RBI single in the eighth inning — only the second hit for Chicago — and four Cubs pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the opener of a traditional doubleheader.

Amaya's hard shot to right-center field off Connor Brogdon (2-1) scored pinch-runner Dylan Carlson from second base.

The Guardians managed only one hit — a double that possibly could have been caught — against Cubs starter Edward Cabrera (5 2/3 innings) and relievers Caleb Thielbar (1-0), Hoby Milner and Daniel Palencia, who worked a perfect ninth for his first save.

Neither team was able to muster any offense in chilly, blustery conditions. The game-time temperature was 44 degrees Fahrenheit (6.6 degrees Celsius) with a steady wind blowing toward the plate. A rainout Saturday prompted the Easter doubleheader, Chicago's first since 1973.

The three combined hits are the lowest total for a game at Progressive Field, which opened in 1994. Also, it was just the third time in Cubs history that the club has won a game with two or fewer hits while allowing one or fewer hits. They also did it in 1906 and 1964.

Cabrera handled the Guardians for five innings, holding them without a hit before CJ Kayfus led off the sixth with a double.

Kayfus lifted a ball to right that was helped by a steady breeze and fooled outfielder Michael Conforto, who took a few steps toward the infield before backtracking too late and watched helplessly as the shot hit the warning track.

Steven Kwan followed with a sacrifice, but the Cubs kept it tied 0-0 as second baseman Nico Hoerner threw Kayfus out at the plate. Cabrera then walked two straight batters to load the bases before Thielbar came on and retired Bo Naylor to pop out.

Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi nearly matched Cabrera by limiting the Cubs to just one hit over six innings.

Guardians star José Ramírez played in his 1,618th game, one shy of matching Terry Turner (1,619) for the most in Cleveland history. Ramírez is poised to become the first active major leaguer to lead his team in that category.

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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Amaya celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi delivers against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio is tagged out attempting to steal second base by Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya tags out Cleveland Guardians CJ Kayfus at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

BOSTON (AP) — Jackson Merrill had three hits, including a solo homer in the eighth inning that gave the Padres the lead, and San Diego rallied from a four-run deficit on Sunday to beat Boston 8-6 and send the Red Sox to their seventh loss in their last eight games.

Manny Machado connected for a three-run homer and ex-Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts also got three hits for the Padres.

The Red Sox scored four in the third inning but San Diego got three in the top of the fourth after Machado kicked away a pickoff attempt — perhaps not unintentionally — to put runners on second and third. Machado's first homer of the season in the fifth gave the Padres a 6-4 lead.

Boston tied it in the seventh on Masataka Yoshida's two-run double. It was his third straight hit after starting the season 0 for 10. Wilyer Abreu also had three hits for Boston.

Padres starter Walker Buehler, the longtime Dodger who spent part of last season in Boston, was pulled with two outs in the four-run third. Ranger Suarez was pulled from his first start for the Red Sox at Fenway Park after giving up a leadoff single in the fifth.

Jeremiah Estrada (1-1) was awarded the win after pitching a perfect eighth. Mason Miller worked the ninth for his fourth save.

Tyler Uberstine (0-1) took the loss in his major league debut. He allowed Merrill's homer as one of three hits and a walk, striking out two in 2 2/3 innings.

The Padres visit Pittsburgh for the start of a three-game series. RHP Germán Márquez (0-1) will face Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler (0-0) in the opener.

Boston stays home for three games against Milwaukee, with Brayan Bello (0-1) going Monday night for the Red Sox against fellow righty Brandon Woodruff (1-0).

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) reacts after being tagged out after trying to advance to second base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) grimaces after being hit by a throw to first base by San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado gestures while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)