Happy Opening Day!
The Cleveland Guardians' 2026 season gets underway on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners.
Follow along to this game thread for updates, highlights, and discussion throughout the game!
FINAL: Guardians 6, Mariners 4
Chase DeLauter Goes Deep Again: 6-4
Chase DeLauter goes deep again for his second home run of the game, but more importantly, a massive insurance run for the Guardians.
Jose Ramirez Hits RBI Double: 5-3
The Guardians take the lead thanks to, who else, but Jose Ramirez. Brayan Rocchio and Chase DeLauter each scored after each reaching on base hits.
Luke Raley Hits Solo Home Run: 3-3
Luke Raley struck back and tied up the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Brayan Rocchio's Two-Run Double: Guardians 3, Mariners 2
Brayan Rocchio gave the Guardians the lead with a two-run double, scoring Daneil Schneemann and Rhys Hoskins.
Brendan Donovan HR: Guardians 1, Mariners 1
Brendan Donovan strikes right back, tying up the game at one run apiece with his own solo home run.
Chase DeLauter HR: Guardians 1, Mariners 0
That didn't take long. Chase DeLauter gets the Guardians on the board with a solo home run. The first regular-season hit of his career is a home run!
Guardians' Opening Day lineup:
- LF - Steven Kwan
- RF - Chase DeLauter
- 3B - Jose Ramirez
- DH - Kyle Manzardo
- C - Bo Naylor
- 1B - Rhys Hoskins
- CF - Daniel Schneemann
- SS - Gabriel Arias
- 2B - Brayan Rocchio
- SP - Tanner Bibee