Overview

• Raleigh’s record-setter came in the third inning off Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, a 399-foot drive to right-center that landed in the home bullpen.
• The Mariners beat Houston 6-4 to clinch the season series tiebreaker, with George Kirby throwing six scoreless innings and Victor Robles ending the game with a diving catch turned double play.
• Raleigh leads MLB in home runs and paces the American League in RBIs, strengthening his case in the AL MVP race.
• Astros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte retrieved the milestone ball from the bullpen and returned it to Raleigh after the game.
• Earlier this season, Raleigh also set single-season marks for a catcher (surpassing Salvador Perez’s 48) and for a switch-hitter (passing Mickey Mantle’s 54).