DeLauter Homers, Guardians Win Home Opener

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Rookie chased a lotter, lit up the night with three hits and three runs batted in, including

a two run homer in the seventh, powering the Cleveland.

Guardians to a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in their home opener.

Gabriel Arias added a solo shot in that same seventh inning, his second of the year, helping

Cleveland secure their third straight home opener, victory.

The game kicked off at 70 degrees, the warmest March or April start in Cleveland since 1992,

and Connor Braugden earned the win, while Kate Smith notched his second save.

On the Cubs side, Miguel Amaya drove in their only run, but starter Cade Horton left early

in the second, with right forearm discomfort after just, 17 pitches.

Deluter now leads the American League with five homers this season, matching his explosive

start with four in the first three games, and tomorrow.

Here's Shota Imanaga, taking on Slade Sekone in the series finale.