CLEVELAND — The Guardians opened the 2024 playoffs with a five-run first inning in which the first five batters reached base against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field.

Lane Thomas delivered the big blow with a three-run home run on the first pitch he saw from Reese Olson to give Cleveland a 5-0 lead. Thomas' homer to the left field bleachers came in his first postseason at-bat with the Guardians.

Olson entered the game after starting pitcher Tyler Holton faced four batters and did not record an out. Steven Kwan led off with a double off the fence in right-center field and David Fry walked. Jose Ramirez reached via an error and Kwan scored. Josh Naylor followed with a single that scored Fry.

The Guardians are the first American League team to score five runs to start a game without recording an out in playoff history.

More on Lane Thomas of the Guardians: Lane Thomas gains momentum with Cleveland Guardians as race car driver dad offers a boost

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Video: Lane Thomas hits HR in 1st inning for Guardians in ALDS Game 1