4 Mariners (Mar 26, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Rookie Chase DeLauter hit two home runs, including one in his first major league at-bat, helping the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.
- DeLauter became the fifth player in Cleveland’s 126-year history to homer in his first regular-season at-bat and the first since Jhonkensy Noel in June 2024.
- Seattle’s Brendan Donovan hit a leadoff home run in his Mariners debut, marking the franchise’s first opening-day leadoff homer.
- Cleveland regained the lead with key hits from Brayan Rocchio and Jose Ramírez, while Mariners starter Tanner Bibee exited early due to shoulder inflammation.
- The four-game series continues Friday with George Kirby starting for Seattle against Cleveland’s Gavin Williams.
