CHASE DELAUTER IS THE CHOSEN ONE!!!
Covering the Corner • • sports
Key Points:
- The Guardians won a thrilling 6-5 game, overcoming strong pitching from Bryan Woo with key RBIs from José and Manzardo, and taking the lead with an RBI single from Kwan in the 7th inning.
- The Mariners rallied in the bottom of the 9th with hits from Cole Young and Julio Rodriguez, forcing extra innings.
- In extra innings, a bunt by Steven Kwan led to an error allowing Rocchio to score, and Chase DeLauter hit a decisive three-run homer off closer Andrés Muñoz to put the Guardians ahead 6-3.
- DeLauter, who made history by hitting three home runs in his first two career games, continues to impress as an exceptional hitter with no apparent ceiling in his potential.
- The excitement and high level of play early in the season suggest a promising and entertaining year ahead for Guardians fans.
