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Cal Raleigh Sets Mariners Catcher Home Run Record with Game-Winning Blast

Raleigh's eighth-inning two-run homer secured a 5-3 victory over the Rangers, marking Seattle's first back-to-back wins this season.

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Overview

  • Cal Raleigh hit his 96th career home run, breaking the Mariners' franchise record for catchers previously held by Mike Zunino.
  • The record-setting two-run homer in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and propelled the Mariners to victory over the Texas Rangers.
  • Raleigh used the new 'torpedo' bat for the first time in a game, describing it as 'a little funky' but effective after testing it in batting practice.
  • Jorge Polanco and Rowdy Tellez contributed solo home runs, with Polanco recording three hits and continuing a strong offensive start to the season.
  • The Mariners have now won three of their last four games, signaling a potential turnaround as they look to build momentum in the AL West.