Overview

• Cal Raleigh set a franchise record for Mariners catchers with his 96th career home run, a decisive two-run blast in the 8th inning of Friday's 5-3 win.
• Raleigh followed up with another home run on Saturday, contributing to a dominant 9-2 victory over the Rangers.
• The Mariners have now won three straight games, reducing their division deficit against the Rangers from six to three games in the AL West standings.
• Seattle's recent success is bolstered by the debut of the 'torpedo' bat, with Raleigh and others adapting to the new equipment in key moments.
• Strong performances from players like Jorge Polanco and Bryan Woo have further energized the team during this pivotal stretch.