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Chase DeLauter's Legend Grows as Cleveland Guardians Beat Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Home Opener

Chase DeLauter had three hits and five home runs in seven games as Cleveland improved to 5-3 with its third straight home-opening win.

  • On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 4-1 against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field, delighting a sellout crowd of more than 36,000.
  • Rookie Chase DeLauter drove in three runs, including a 401.6-foot two-run homer in the seventh inning, after tying the game with an RBI single in the fifth.
  • Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning to break the 1-1 tie, redeeming himself after striking out looking earlier and being thrown out at home.
  • Relief pitcher Connor Brogdon earned the win, while closer Cade Smith struck out the side in the ninth inning for his second save of the season.
  • The Guardians improved to 5-3, with DeLauter's five home runs now tying him for the American League lead as the team prepares for Saturday's rematch against Chicago.
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Akron Beacon Journal broke the news in on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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