2024 Guardians Spring Training Players Of The Game: Game 18
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The Cleveland Guardians earned their sixth 2024 Cactus League win with a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday afternoon.
With 90 players representing the Guardians during spring training (40-man roster, 22 non-roster invitees, and 28 depth camp players), each game’s roster will vary.
Based on Cleveland’s roster for Tuesday’s game and their performances in the contest, here are four Players of the Game.
Chase DeLauter, RF
Cleveland’s top-ranked prospect according to both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America added to an already productive spring.
After hitting a single in the top of the second inning, the 22-year-old broke a scoreless tie with a two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning.
In nine games this spring, DeLauter is hitting .467 with seven hits, one double, two home runs, four RBI, three strikeouts, and a 1.462 OPS.
Shane Bieber, RHP
The 28-year-old had a very efficient second start of the spring.
Bieber pitched four scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and one walk, while throwing four strikeouts. He faced just 13 batters, and 20 of his 24 pitches were strikes.
Mar 12, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Surprise Stadium.
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Alexfri Planez, RF
After replacing DeLauter in right field in the bottom of the seventh inning, the 22-year-old made a strong impact in his only at-bat of the day.
His two-out RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning extended the Guardians’ lead to 3-0.
In eight games this spring, Planez is hitting .636 with seven hits, four doubles, five RBI, two strikeouts, and a 1.636 OPS.
Scott Barlow, RHP
The veteran reliever pitched a perfect bottom of the fifth inning.
Barlow struck out the final two hitters he faced, and all seven of his pitches were strikes.
Up next, Cleveland will face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at 4:05 p.m. EST.
