First Inning Fireworks! 
The Cleveland Guardians started with a bang against the Arizona Diamondbacks, led by two explosive homers in the very first inning! After Steven Kwan struck out swinging, Chase DeLauter launched a massive 448-foot home run to center field, quickly putting the Guardians on the board. Then, not to be outdone, Jose Ramirez added his own 394-foot homer to right field. With this powerful start, the Guardians took an early 2-0 lead. A great tone-setting inning for our boys! 
Third Inning Dominance 
Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter started the third inning by getting on base with a walk each. Jose Ramirez kept up the momentum with a single to right field, allowing Kwan to score. Then, Kyle Manzardo singled to right, bringing in DeLauter and advancing Ramirez to third. Though Bo Naylor hit into a double play, Ramirez scored another run, giving us a commanding 5-0 lead. The Guardians were not just treading water; they were surging ahead! 
Seventh Inning Stretch Advantage 
The Guardians didn’t lose any steam as the game progressed. In the top of the 5th inning, Chase DeLauter hit his second homer of the game, a fantastic 387-footer to right center that extended our Guardians' lead to 6-0! Later, in the 7th inning, Angel Martinez stole second and was driven home by Rhys Hoskins with a double to left field, making it 7-0. These were insurance runs, cementing our dominating lead and reassuring us that this was indeed our day. 
Complete Team Effort, Pitching Perfection 
While the bats were hot, let’s not forget about the stellar performance by our pitching crew. They kept the Diamondbacks at bay, maintaining a clean slate throughout the game. We saw remarkable pitching changes and strategic fielding adjustments, showcasing the depth and versatility of our roster. From Kwan to DeLauter, to the confident mound approaches — it was a Guardians showcase all the way. 
The Cleveland Guardians wrapped up an outstanding win, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0. It was indeed a night to remember, dominated by powerful hitting, strategic gameplay, and a remarkable team effort. Onward, Guardians! Let’s keep this momentum rolling!
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Diamondbacks (March 24th, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |