Mariners extend win streak

Cal Raleigh belts his MLB-leading 45th homer in a four-run first inning as Seattle tops Tampa Bay 6-3.

Raleigh Drives 45th Home Run as Mariners Win Seventh Straight

Cal Raleigh hit his major-league leading 45th home run in a four-run first inning, and Seattle beat the Rays 6-3. Raleigh's two-run shot came off Rays starter Adrian Houser, and Eugenio Suarez followed with a two-run single in the same frame. Raleigh went 1-for-5 on the day and joined Ken Griffey Jr. as the only Mariners players to reach 45 homers in a season. He also moved into a tie with Johnny Bench for second all time in homers by a catcher in a season. Raleigh homered in all three games of the series. Seattle's win extended its streak to seven, the longest active run in the American League, as the team closed a 9-1 homestand.

Bryan Woo earned the win, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings with nine strikeouts. It was his 23rd start this season of six innings or more. Woo also tied the MLB record set by Juan Marichal in 1968 for the most consecutive starts at the start of a season with six innings pitched and two walks or fewer.

Raleigh is the headline, but Seattle is building a broader narrative. The lineup shows depth when Raleigh is supplying the power, and the pitching staff is delivering in support of a late-season push. The Mariners have turned a hot stretch into legitimate momentum as they chase a crowded AL playoff picture.

Historically, Raleigh’s pace places him among a rare cohort of hitters for his position. The combination of power and consistency in the catcher spot adds a new layer to Seattle’s offense and could influence how teams value catcher production in the coming years.

Highlights

The road ahead will test Seattle, but the current surge is hard to ignore.