Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter commits error on his 1st ever MLB fly

The Cleveland Guardians experienced a tense opening in the AL Wild Card Series when rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter, making his MLB debut , misplayed the first ball ever hit to him in the postseason. The fly ball came off the bat of Gleyber Torres, who reached safely after the drop. The error also allowed Parker Meadows to advance to second base, setting up early trouble in front of the home crowd during the Tigers-Guardians matchup. Expand Tweet

Despite the shaky start, the Guardians avoided disaster. Starting pitcher Tanner Bibee responded with poise. After DeLauter’s miscue, Bibee struck out three consecutive hitters to end the inning. The moment eased the tension and gave the Guardians the chance to reset. What could have been a crushing blow instead became a learning moment