A 3-run 7th inning on Friday gave the Cleveland Guardians a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Rookie Chase DeLauter had 3 hits which included a 2-run home run in the 7th inning for Cleveland. He had 3 RBI for the game.
Gabriel Arias also had a solo home run in the 7th inning for the Guardians.
The only run for the Cubs came from Miguel Amaya who had an RBI single.
Starting pitcher Cade Horton left the game in the second inning due to right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey took the loss in relief.
Game 2 in the 3-game series is Saturday night in Cleveland.
The Chicago White Sox scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 10th inning on Friday as they beat the Toronto Bue Jays in their home opener 5-4.
Tristian Peters RBI single was the game winning hit.
The White Sox had tied the game on a throwing error.
Chicago is now (2-5) for the season.
Andres Gimenez had a 2-run home run for Toronto.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday afternoon at Rate Field.
April 3, 2026