{"id":646345,"date":"2026-03-27T10:54:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/646345\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:54:28","slug":"listen-to-tom-hamilton-call-chase-delauters-two-home-run-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/646345\/","title":{"rendered":"Listen to Tom Hamilton call Chase DeLauter’s two-home run Season Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

SEATTLE \u2014\u00a0Baseball’s back. So is Tom Hamilton<\/a> calling Cleveland Guardians<\/a> home runs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday’s season opener provided a special treat for Hamilton and Guardians.<\/p>\n

Rookie Chase DeLauter<\/a> became the first Cleveland player to hit two home runs in his regular-season Major League Baseball debut.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a>..<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Tom Hamilton calls Chase DeLauter home run in first regular-season MLB plate appearance<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SEATTLE \u2014\u00a0Baseball’s back. So is Tom Hamilton calling Cleveland Guardians home runs. Thursday’s season opener provided a special…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":646346,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2380],"tags":[5,22912,135,51,2565,538,12896,19,4,42952,82836,19256],"class_list":{"0":"post-646345","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cleveland-guardians","8":"tag-baseball","9":"tag-chase-delauter","10":"tag-cleveland","11":"tag-cleveland-guardians","12":"tag-clevelandguardians","13":"tag-guardians","14":"tag-hamilton","15":"tag-major-league-baseball","16":"tag-mlb","17":"tag-season-opener","18":"tag-special-treat","19":"tag-tom-hamilton"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/116300781212853048","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/646345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=646345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/646345\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/646346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=646345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=646345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=646345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}