Mariners' Raleigh Smashes Mantle's Record! You Won't Believe How!
Cal Raleigh Makes History: Breaks Mickey Mantle's Switch-Hitting Home Run Record!
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh etched his name in baseball history Tuesday night, surpassing New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle's record for the most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season. Raleigh accomplished the feat during the Mariners' dominant 12-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
The Mariners' All-Star catcher didn't just break a record; he crushed it! Raleigh blasted two home runs in the game, bringing his season total to 56. His first homer, a towering shot off Royals pitcher Michael Wacha, came from the left side of the plate. He followed that up with a second dinger in the fourth inning, this time batting right-handed against Daniel Lynch IV.
"It's really cool. I'm humbled by it. A crazy kind of thing I never thought would happen," Raleigh said after the game. "Just taking it day-by-day, pitch-by-pitch. Really enjoying every day with these guys, and just trying to finish the season strong."
Raleigh Ties Ken Griffey Jr.
Adding to the historic night, Raleigh's performance also tied him with Mariners icon Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a single season in franchise history. The Mariners' faithful are buzzing with excitement as Raleigh continues to power the team toward a potential playoff berth.
- Raleigh hit his 55th and 56th home runs of the season.
- He broke Mickey Mantle's switch-hitting record.
- He tied Ken Griffey Jr. for the Mariners' single-season home run record.
The Seattle Mariners are riding high on Raleigh's success. What a moment for the team and for baseball!