Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues to lead the home run race as he notched his 46th homer, extending his advantage over Shohei Ohtani, who remains at 43 home runs. Raleigh’s latest long ball came during the top of the third inning in a game against the New York Mets, helping him widen the gap and solidify his status as the Cal Raleigh home run leader this season.

This home run also marked an important milestone for Raleigh, as he became the first player this season to surpass 100 runs batted in, showcasing both his power and consistency at the plate. The hit occurred while Seattle was trailing 3-2, but it put the Mariners ahead by one run, driving in Cuban-Mexican Randy Arozarena.

Seattle Mariners’ Resilient Victory Against the Mets

The Mariners overcame a challenging game against the visiting New York Mets, ultimately winning 11-9 in a tightly contested match. The scoring back-and-forth began early as Julio Rodriguez knocked in Arozarena in the first inning to put Seattle ahead. However, New York responded quickly with multiple runs from Federico Lindor, who tied and then took the lead for the Mets in the opening frames.

Cal Raleigh‘s third-inning homer gave Seattle a 4-3 lead, but New York answered right back. Lindor hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, which was matched by Juan Soto’s similar two-run blast, pushing the Mets’ lead to 6-4. Mariners outfielder Earni Young brought Seattle closer with a run in the same inning, maintaining pressure on the visitors.

Seattle’s Crucial Seventh-Inning Rally Seals the Win

The pivotal moment of the game arrived in the seventh inning when the Mariners launched a decisive five-run rally. Despite not hitting any home runs during this surge, Seattle executed 10 consecutive hits, including four doubles and key run-scoring singles. This offensive burst shifted the scoreboard to 10-6 in favor of Seattle, placing considerable pressure on the Mets.

The visitors tried to respond but failed to score despite four more hits after the rally. Seattle’s strong performance in this inning ultimately decided the game in their favor.

This victory marked the opening game of the series between the Mariners and Mets. Fans can look forward to the second game scheduled for Saturday, August 16, where Seattle will start Bryan Woo on the mound, while New York will counter with Nolan McLean.