In a night full of emotions, Cal Raleigh, player for the Seattle Mariners, hit his 58th home run, leading Major League Baseball. This two-run hit was crucial for the Mariners’ victory over the Houston Astros, with a final score of 7-3. The encounter, which took place in the second inning, saw Raleigh connect his home run against pitcher Jason Alexander, extending his team’s lead. This achievement adds to an impressive game for the Mariners, who already had a 5-0 lead thanks to a grand slam by J.P. Crawford.
The victory not only consolidated Raleigh’s individual performance, but also boosted the Mariners (87-69), who swept the series and extended their lead in the American League West over the Astros to three games, with six games remaining until the end of the season. The Raleigh home run occurred one day after he surpassed Ken Griffey Jr. for the franchise’s single-season home run record, with his 57th home run.Honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better three-game series. Obviously, there’s a lot on the line, and I give credit to the guys here in this clubhouse. They never wavered and brought the same energy every day, the same focus. They weren’t satisfied after one or two wins, and we finished the job.
Cal Raleigh
Raleigh has also surpassed Mickey Mantle’s record of 54 home runs for a switch hitter, a mark that had stood since 1961. In addition, he set a new home run record for a catcher in a season, surpassing Salvador Pérez’s 48 in 2021. In the home run leaderboard, Raleigh remains firm, leading by five over Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, who share second place with 53.It’s historic. We’re seeing history every day, and it surprises us when it only gets hits now. It’s not really cool.
J.P. Crawford
