Mariners' attack propelled by Cal Raleigh and Cole Young, securing victory against Mets
The Seattle Mariners snapped their brief two-game skid in a thrilling fashion, triumphing over the New York Mets with an 11-9 win at Citi Field. The victory marked the end of the Mets' maligned bullpen's woes in a game that saw seven of the nine M's starters driving in at least one run.
Cal Raleigh, the primary catcher for the Mariners, shone brightly, hitting a majestic two-run homer that not only gave Seattle a 4-2 lead but also moved him past Johnny Bench into second place all-time for homers in a season by a catcher. The homer, a spectacular shot into the second deck in left field, checked in at 399 feet.
Raleigh's historic home run was not the only highlight of the game. The M's staged a five-run rally, and Raleigh himself added to his impressive tally by doubling leading off the seventh inning, marking his first double since June 27 in Texas.
The Mets, who have struggled in the past 16 games, lost once again. Francisco Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning for the Mets, but it was too little, too late. Luis Castillo, the Mets' starter, had a shaky start, allowing six runs on nine hits and tying a career-high with three homers allowed.
Andrés Muñoz, on the other hand, worked a perfect ninth to close out the game for the Mariners, earning his 29th save. Matt Brash, who entered the game after Alvarez's homer, extinguished the fire with a pop out from Francisco Lindor.
Cole Young, a key contributor for the Mariners, had a stellar performance, amassing three hits, two doubles, and a career-high three RBI in the game. Dylan Moore's double in the ninth was Seattle's ninth double of the game, setting a franchise record.
Tim Booth, a journalist covering the game, reported that while the news celebrates Raleigh's historic achievement, there is no mention of the specific make, model, or customization of the bat he used during these home runs. Despite extensive searching, no information about his custom bat has been found.
The Mets will hope to bounce back from this defeat, while the Mariners will look to build on this victory as they continue their season.
The Seattle Mariners, riding on Cal Raleigh's two-run homer, overcame the Mets to secure an 11-9 win, marking the Kraken's triumph in baseball's MLB. Raleigh's historic home run, a 399-feet shot into left field's second deck, moved him second all-time for homers in a season by a catcher.
Andrés Munfloz, closing the game for the Mariners in the ninth, earned his 29th save, while Matt Brash extinguished the Mets' fire around the three-run homer by Francisco Alvarez in the eighth. Cole Young, a key contributor, delivered an impressive performance, collecting three hits, two doubles, and a career-high three RBI.
The M's set a franchise record with nine doubles in the game, with Dylan Moore's double in the ninth being one of them. However, the details of Cal Raleigh's custom bat used during his home runs remain elusive, as no specific make, model, or customization have been disclosed.
As the Mets aim to rebound from their defeat and the Mariners look to build on their victory, the stage is set for an exciting continuation of the season in Seattle's sports scene, with the Seahawks, Kraken, Mariners, and sports battles yet to unfold.
