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Rookie Chase DeLauter Makes MLB Debut in Game 2 as Guardians' Last Hope

DeLauter's debut under pressure could launch his career or leave another painful 'what-if' for the Guardians. Can the rookie spark a comeback?

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Rookie Chase DeLauter Makes MLB Debut in Game 2 as Guardians' Last Hope

In a bold move, the Cleveland Guardians are turning to rookie Chase DeLauter to spark their offense in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers. Trailing 0-1, the Guardians are gambling on DeLauter's debut, hoping it separates them from early exits and echoes the historic feats of baseball legends.

DeLauter, a first-round draft pick, will step into center field with no room for error. His debut comes not in the regular season, but under the harshest lights of October, with the Guardians' season on the line. The last player to achieve a .400 batting average in a season was Ted Williams in 1941, and fans will witness a moment that could either launch DeLauter's star or leave another painful postseason 'what-if'.

Inserting DeLauter forces the Tigers to make quick adjustments, as he has no scouting history at the MLB level. The Guardians, however, are banking on his potential to ignite their struggling offense and turn the series around. This move marks uncharted ground for the franchise, with a rookie's debut becoming their lifeline in the postseason.

Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in the postseason is set to test baseball history. As the Guardians trail the Tigers 0-1, they're counting on their rookie cornerstone to spark a comeback and make this moment the start of a star's rise, rather than another postseason 'what-if'.

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