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Chase DeLauter delivered a stunning go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th inning Saturday night as the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Seattle Mariners 6-5 in an electrifying extra-innings thriller. The 24-year-old rookie continues his historic start with his fourth home run in just three career games.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Final Score: Guardians 6, Mariners 5 in 10 innings
- DeLauter’s Achievement: 4 home runs in first 3 career games, only Trevor Story (2016) achieved this before
- MVP Moment: Two-run blast off Andrés Muñoz gave 3-run cushion in extra frame
- Game Location: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Saturday, March 28, 2026
Rookie Phenom Strikes in the Tenth
DeLauter’s heroic blast came with the bases loaded in the 10th inning. The Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz threw a fastball high and off the plate, but the young Guardians designated hitter muscled it the other way. The ball traveled 365 feet over Randy Arozarena and into Edgar’s Cantina in left field at an impressive 99 mph exit velocity.
First-pitch location favored the Mariners, but DeLauter’s exceptional bat speed made it inconsequential. This marks his fourth homer of the young season, joining Trevor Story as the only players in MLB history to accomplish this feat in their opening games.
Guardians beat Mariners 6-5 in 10 innings, DeLauter’s go-ahead homer caps thriller
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How the Guardians Broke Through
The game remained knotted at 3-3 heading into the 10th inning. Steven Kwan bunted for a hit, and Brayan Rocchio moved to the plate as the automatic runner at second. A throwing error by Mariners third baseman Brendon Donovan allowed Rocchio to score the go-ahead run on Kwan’s bunt. DeLauter then stepped into the batter’s box and delivered the crushing blow.
Connor Brogdon earned the save by striking out the side in the bottom of the tenth, despite Luke Raley hitting a two-run homer to cut the Guardians’ lead to 6-5. The Mariners mounted a desperate final rally but fell just short.
Game Box Score and Key Stats
| Team | Final Score | Innings | Location |
| Cleveland Guardians | 6 | 10 | Visiting |
| Seattle Mariners | 5 | 10 | Home |
José Ramírez also made history Saturday, recording his 400th career double in the sixth inning off Bryan Woo. He joins Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only players with 400-plus doubles in Guardians franchise history. Woo pitched six innings, allowing two runs while striking out nine.
“Andres Munoz’s 2-2 fastball was high and off the plate in Saturday’s 10th inning. He could only turn and watch when the Guardians designated hitter somehow slapped it the other way, sailing over Randy Arozarena and into Edgar’s Cantina in left field.”
Tacoma News Tribune
Mariners Force Extra Innings with Ninth-Inning Drama
The Mariners battled back late to force extra baseball. Cole Young led off the ninth inning with a double to left field off Cade Smith. Julio Rodríguez, who started the season 0-for-10, broke through with a crucial two-out, two-strike single to right field, scoring Young and tying the game at 3-3. Rodríguez’s clutch hit kept Seattle alive but ultimately wasn’t enough.
Luke Raley, playing for the Mariners, also delivered a dramatic two-run homer in the 10th. The hit marked his third consecutive game with a home run, continuing an impressive start. Despite the output from Raley, Connor Brogdon struck out Leo Rivas and Cole Young to seal the victory.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
The series continues Sunday afternoon at T-Mobile Park with a special 4:20 p.m. start on Peacock. Cleveland’s Slade Cecconi takes the mound against Seattle’s Emerson Hancock in the finale. More important for the Guardians, DeLauter will look to extend his historic home run streak against Mariners pitching as the young superstar continues making headlines in his debut season.
