Cal Raleigh mania continues to take over Seattle on Friday

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3 days ago

There may not be a hotter name in Major League Baseball than Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. The Raleigh mania continued early Friday as he went deep in his first at-bat of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After Julio Rodriguez reached base, the "Big Dumper" absolutely pounded a 92 mph fastball from Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter, sending it deep into the stands and igniting the Seattle faithful once again.
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It was the 34th home run of the season for the slugger. Earlier this week, Raleigh was named the American League catcher for the 2025 All-Star Game, a well-earned honor following his standout performance throughout the first half of the season.
He is also hitting .270 for Seattle, and his two runs batted in here were his 72nd and 73rd of the season. Raleigh has been a key piece in Seattle's offensive success, delivering clutch hits and handling a pitching staff that continues to improve.
Seattle started the game with a 45–42 record, which was the third wild card in the American League behind the Yankees and the Rays. Seattle took a 3–2 loss at the hands of the Kansas City Royals on Thursday but looks to bounce back quickly.
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Following this series, the Mariners will head out on the road and play three at Yankee Stadium starting Tuesday.
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