DeLauter Does It Again: Third Homer in Two Games Proves He’s the Real Deal
Some rookies buckle under the weight of expectation. Chase DeLauter laughs at it. In just his second Major League game, the Cleveland Guardians' right fielder blasted his third home run of the 2026 season, an absolute rocket that further proves he's the answer to a 15-year curse at the position.
A Star in the Making
Despite the Guardians falling 5-1 to the Seattle Mariners on March 28, DeLauter’s performance was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dim night at T-Mobile Park. Batting second, his latest homer—a solo shot—showed the same raw power and poise that defined his two-homer debut on Opening Day. Three home runs in two games isn’t just a hot start; it’s a historic statement.
For over a decade, Cleveland’s right field has been a revolving door of journeymen and failed experiments. DeLauter, with his effortless swing and unflappable demeanor, is slamming that door shut. Even in a loss, his at-bats are must-watch theater for Guardians fans starving for a breakout star.
The Yodanehoda Verdict
Let’s not sugarcoat it—the Guardians’ offense outside of DeLauter was flat, and the pitching couldn’t keep pace with Seattle’s bats. But this 24-year-old phenom is giving Cleveland something they haven’t had in years: hope in the outfield. If he keeps this up, the record books are in serious danger.
The right field curse? Consider it dead. DeLauter is the future, and he’s already rewriting it.