Raleigh hits MLB-leading 45th homer as the Mariners beat the Rays 6-3 for 7th straight win

Cal Raleigh's 45th home run led the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on August 10, marking the Mariners' seventh consecutive win. This victory capped off a remarkable 9-1 homestand for Seattle, which is currently the longest active winning streak in the American League. Raleigh's two-run shot in the first inning set the tone, and he continued to excel throughout the series, hitting in all three games. Bryan Woo, the Mariners' starter, allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings, recording nine strikeouts in the process. The Rays attempted to rally, with Ha-Seong Kim's double and solo homer reducing the deficit.

However, Josh Naylor's solo homer in the seventh provided necessary breathing room for Seattle. Raleigh's accomplishment ties him with Johnny Bench for the second-most home runs by a catcher in a single season. The Mariners will look to continue their success against the Baltimore Orioles, while the Rays prepare for a matchup against the Oakland Athletics.