Rookie Sensation Chase DeLauter Stuns Fans with Two Homer Debut, Propels Guardians Past Mariners 6-4
The Mariners took a 2-1 lead in the second on the first of two solo home runs by Dominic Canzone. But Cleveland went back in front 3-2 on a two-run double by Brayan Rocchio, and retook the lead for good on a two-run double by Jose RamÃrez. in the seventh.
The seven-time All-Star went well below the strike zone to hit a slider from Mariners left-hander Gabe Speier (0-1) into the left-center gap. Guardians reliever Connor Brogdon (1-0) replaced starter Tanner Bibee, who exited the game with right shoulder inflammation in the bottom of the sixth and set the stage for Cade Smith to lock down his first save of the season.
Luke Raley also hit a home run for Seattle in the fifth. The Mariners had two hits that weren’t home runs in their first loss of the season.
Up next
The teams continue the four-game series Friday night, with RHP George Kirby starting for Seattle opposite righty Gavin Williams.
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