Cleveland rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter became the third MLB player ever to hit a home run in each of his first three career games, connecting for a two-run blast off Andrés Muñoz in the 10th inning to secure a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners. His fourth homer of the season extended a franchise record, with the Guardians now leading the majors in rookie power-hitting milestones. The game-winning hit came on an elevated fastball, showcasing DeLauter's ability to thrive in high-leverage situations.

DeLauter's historic run continued after becoming the fifth player in Guardians history to homer in his debut at-bat, joining an elite company that includes Julio Rodríguez and José Ramírez. His third career homer, a two-run shot by Luke Raley in the bottom of the 10th, followed a dramatic ninth-inning RBI single by Julio Rodríguez, tying the score at 3-3. Bryan Woo's six innings of solid pitching (two runs, nine strikeouts) kept Seattle competitive, but Cleveland's late-inning resilience proved decisive.

The Mariners' 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh finally broke his 0-for-8 slump with an RBI single in the first inning, though he fanned in eight of his first nine at-bats. DeLauter's feat places him second in MLB history for homers in first three games, trailing only Trevor Story's 2016 record. With Ramírez joining Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie as the only Guardians with 400+ career doubles, the outfield trio's offensive synergy continues to redefine franchise benchmarks.

DeLauter's breakout highlights Cleveland's depth, as the team now boasts three players with 400+ career hits. The win solidifies their position in the AL Central race, while Seattle's rotation faces mounting pressure after consecutive late-inning collapses.