In the game against the Rangers, Cal Raleigh of the Mariners smashes a grand slam, while Bryan Woo pitches impressively.
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Cal Raleigh's Grand Slam Spectacle: Seattle Mariners Thump Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas - After a thrilling 13-1 domination of the Texas Rangers, it's clear the Mariners are rapidly turning into a formidable contender.
Catcher Cal Raleigh, the emerging star, hit two homers in a spectacular performance, including a one-handedly caught grand slam that left Bryan Woo, the pitcher, speechless. Woo, dismissing concerns about hype inflating Raleigh's ego, continued his outstanding season by delivering the best start of his career.
With a 15-4 record in their last 19 games, the Mariners have the strongest record in MLB over this period. They've won five consecutive games, outscoring their opponents 48-13 during this streak.
The Team's Offensive Frenzy Continues
When asked about the team's remarkable offensive performance, manager Dan Wilson expressed his joy, "Winning is fun, and that's what we're here for."
Woo was virtually un touchable, pitching a masterful six-plus innings of shutout ball, allowing just one hit. His teammate Raleigh offered high praise, "That was probably the best I've ever seen him throw."
Raleigh's Resurgence
Raleigh's impressive performance pushed him to the top of the MLB homerun leaderboard, with 12 homers in 31 games. Tormenting the Rangers all season, he's homered in all four games against them, totalling five in all.
The left-handed swinging Raleigh sent a mammoth blast, estimated at 432 feet, off Texas starter Jack Leiter for the game's first run in the fourth inning. In his next at-bat, he broke the game open with his fifth-inning grand slam, his top hand pulling off the bat handle as he made contact.
Brand-new Mariner Rhylan Thomas, making his MLB debut, contributed a bloop double near the left-field line to lead off the fifth inning for his first hit and added his first RBI later in the inning on a sacrifice fly.
Mariners' Offensive Explosion
The Mariners scored six runs or more in one inning for the second straight game, a feat not achieved since April 2019. Julio Rodríguez added a two-run homer in the sixth inning.
Upcoming Games
After their impressive victory, the Mariners will prepare for their next game, ready to build on their success. They'll continue their series against the Rangers on Saturday, striving to maintain their impressive offensive form.
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- Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners' catcher, has emerged as a formidable force in MLB, setting the pace on the homerun leaderboard with 12 homers in 31 games.
- In their recent 19 games, the Mariners have displayed an extraordinary form, securing a 15-4 record and boasting the strongest record in MLB over this period.
- September's Raleigh has been unstoppable against the Texas Rangers, homering in all four games played, amassing a total of five home runs against them.
- The Mariners' offensive powerhouse delivered yet another spellbinding performance, scoring six runs or more in one inning for the second straight game, a feat last achieved in April 2019.
- Bryan Woo, the consistent Mariners pitcher, captivated in his outing against the Rangers, delivering the best start of his career with six-plus innings of shutout ball and allowing just one hit.
- With their sights set on maintaining their impressive form, the Seattle Mariners are determined to build on their success in their upcoming games against the Rangers.
