Raleigh crushes MLB-best 44th homer and Rodrguez hits 2 as streaking Mariners top Rays
Cal Raleigh's MLB-leading 44th home run and two homers from Julio Rodríguez propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The win extended Seattle's winning streak to six games, positioning them just half a game behind Houston in the AL West standings. Raleigh's three-run shot in the third inning followed Rodríguez's two-run homer in the first, showcasing the Mariners' offensive power. Logan Evans allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings, with relief contributions sealing the victory. Notably, J.
P. Crawford's 17-pitch at-bat in the sixth tied for the longest in Mariners history since pitch tracking began in 1988. The game also featured the retirement of Ichiro Suzuki's No. 51 jersey, marking a significant moment for the franchise. Cole Young's run on a wild pitch in the sixth added to Seattle's lead.
The Mariners aim to maintain momentum with a series finale against Tampa Bay's Adrian Houser on Sunday.