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How Guardiansâ Chase DeLauter Broke Out of First MLB Slump
TL;DR
Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians struggled through a slump, hitting just .156 over two weeks. However, he found an opportunity to break out of it during a recent game against the Houston Astros.
Key points
- Chase DeLauter struggled with a .156 batting average over two weeks
- He hit a pop-up to first base during a critical at-bat
- DeLauter maintained a .309 on-base percentage despite his slump
- He had a chance to break out of his slump in the eighth inning
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Chase DeLauter stepped to the plate in the bottom of the 4th inning with runners on second and third. The Cleveland Guardians finally had another scoring opportunity to build on their lead against the Houston Astros.
However, DeLauter hit a pop-up to first base, the infield fly rule was called, and he walked back to the dugout, clearly flustered.
That at-bat and situation has perfectly summed up DeLauterâs plate appearances from the last few weeks. After starting off red-hot at the plate, the rookie has come crashing back down to earth and was going through his first true big-league slump.
Over the last two weeks, before Tuesdayâs game, DeLauter was 7-for-45 (.156 AVG) with opposing pitchers clearly getting the best of him at the plate. The on-base percentage was still solid during that stretch (.309), but it felt like DeLauter couldnât buy a hit.
The good news for DeLauter is that baseball is an everyday game, and there was always going to be another opportunity to pick up your team, and he didnât waste that chance in the eighth inning.
With the bases loaded and two outs, DeLauter took a ball the other way and cleared the bases with his first MLB triple, and gave the Guardians a 6-4 lead that the team never looked back from.
Apr 21, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) runs to third base with an RBI triple during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Q&A
What was Chase DeLauter's batting average during his slump?
Chase DeLauter had a batting average of .156 over the two weeks of his slump.
How did DeLauter perform in his recent game against the Astros?
In the recent game against the Houston Astros, Chase DeLauter had a chance to break his slump in the eighth inning.
What was the situation when DeLauter hit a pop-up in the fourth inning?
In the fourth inning, DeLauter stepped to the plate with runners on second and third but hit a pop-up to first base, resulting in an infield fly rule call.
What is the significance of DeLauter's on-base percentage during his slump?
Despite his low batting average, DeLauter maintained a solid on-base percentage of .309 during his slump.
