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        SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 26: Chase DeLauter #24 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates his first career MLB home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on March 26, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
    

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Afternoon Drive: Guardians Opening Day win, Chase DeLauter’s performance gives fans hope

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Ken Carman: Chase DeLauter is Everything Lonnie Chisenhall was Supposed to be

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