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SEATTLE— Catcher Cal Raleigh continues to write his name in Seattle Mariners history. This Friday, July 4th, he hit his 34th and 35th home runs of the season to equal the record of the legendary Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs before the All-Star Game, in the 6-0 shutout victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Raleigh opened the scoring in the first inning with a two-run hit, the result of a fastball from left-hander Bailey Falter (6-4). The connection, which registered an exit velocity of 115.2 mph, was the most powerful of his career, according to Statcast. In the sixth inning, the left-handed slugger surpassed his personal 2024 record with a new solo home run, which also caused Falter's departure from the mound. It was a performance that confirmed his status as the home run leader in Major League Baseball this season. Randy Arozarena, Cuban-Mexican outfielder, also joined the home run festival with a solo home run in the fourth inning, while starting pitcher Bryan Woo (8-4) shone from the mound with six scoreless innings.For the Pirates, the Dominican Oneil Cruz went 0-for-3.
Meanwhile, for the Mariners, Julio Rodríguez went 0-4 with a run scored; Randy Arozarena, 2-4 with a run scored and an RBI; and the Colombian Donovan Solano, 1-3 with a run scored. With this historic performance, Raleigh solidifies himself as one of the central figures in Seattle on the road to the 2025 All-Star Game, making it clear that his power at bat is on par with the great icons of the club.
