Guardians take Athletics Opener

TL;DR

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics in their season opener on May 1, 2026, with key performances from Rhys Hoskins and Chase DeLauter. Despite a shaky start, the Guardians' offense surged, leading to a 9-4 victory.

Key points

Cleveland Guardians won 9-4 against the Athletics
Rhys Hoskins contributed significantly with a two-run double and a solo home run
Chase DeLauter had a standout performance with a double and four hits

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 01: Rhys Hoskins #8 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates on second base after he hit a bases loaded two-run RBI double against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fun game today, although it may have been ever-so-slightly overshadowed by the happenings of another Cleveland sports team. Offense looked shaky to start the game. The Guardians had the bases loaded with no outs in the first, but failed to bring home any runs. In the bottom of the first, Cantillo gave up a 2-run 2-out homer to Brent Rooker. But, the next inning, the Guardians had runners at the corners with no outs, and then made two consecutive outs. Luckily, Cleveland’s own Chase DeLauter rocketed a double into right that the Athletics’ right fielder, Colby Thomas, misplayed, leading to 2 Guardians runs. In the fourth, Cantillo gave up a 2-rbi single down the line to Zack Gelof. But, again, in the next inning, the Guardians answered right back with a Rhys Hoskins 1-out 2-run double. Later that inning, Martinez (pinch-hitting for Schneemann) drove in another run with a sac fly. Cantillo wasn’t his best today, giving up 4 earned in 4 innings. 5 hits, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts. But, when the offense hums the way it did tonight, we spend less time focusing on the pitcher. In the seventh, Hoskins drove in *another* run with a solo shot. (!) drove in a run with a 104 mph double to right, and then Rocchio drove him in right after. got out of a Hunter Gaddis-induced bases-loaded jam in the 7th, striking out 2 consecutive Athletics, and getting Colby Thomas to fly out to very deep left-center. put out a Connor Brogdon-induced fire in the 8th, stranding runners at the corners with two outs. He came back on in the 9th for a 1-2-3 inning. Other highlights include things such as: a scoreless inning, 2 Travis Bazzana walks, a 2-hit night for Bo Naylor, a \ (5x on-base) night for Chase DeLauter, and a 3x on-base game for . Have a good night!

Q&A

What were the key plays in the Guardians' season opener against the Athletics?

Rhys Hoskins hit a two-run double and a solo home run, while Chase DeLauter had a crucial double that contributed to the Guardians' scoring.

How did the Guardians' pitcher perform in the game against the Athletics?

Cantillo struggled, giving up 4 earned runs in 4 innings, but the offense's strong performance helped secure the win.

What was the final score of the Guardians vs. Athletics game on May 1, 2026?

The final score was 9-4 in favor of the Cleveland Guardians.