SEATTLE — Baseball’s back. So is Tom Hamilton calling Cleveland Guardians home runs.
Thursday’s season opener provided a special treat for Hamilton and Guardians.
Rookie Chase DeLauter became the first Cleveland player to hit two home runs in his regular-season Major League Baseball debut.
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And Cleveland’s Hall of Fame announcer was on the call for each, as DeLauter helped power the Guardians to a 6-4 win on Thursday, March 26..
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Dominic Canzone (8) celebrates in the dugout after hitting his second home run of the game against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier (55) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) runs the bases after hitting a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Connor Brogdon (75) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) leads off second base during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Connor Brogdon (75) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Jose A. Ferrer (45) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) in the dugout after leaving the game during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) runs the bases after hitting a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Daniel Schneemann (10) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) runs the bases after hitting a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) hits a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) throws the ball to first base during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) and third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrate after DeLauter hit a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; A United States Air Force C-17 flys over the stadium before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; The 2025 A.L West Championship banner is revealed before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; The Seattle Mariners during batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; View of T-Mobile Park before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; MLB Opening Day logo on the first base before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Tom Hamilton calls Chase DeLauter home run in first regular-season MLB plate appearance
DeLauter’s first homer came in the top of the first inning, as he became the fifth player in club history with a HR in first Major League regular-season plate appearance.