Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh candidly discusses his unexpected neck injury following his tie with Ken Griffey Jr.'s home run record
In a thrilling turn of events during a game against the Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh broke the record for the most home runs in a season by a switch-hitter. His 55th homer, hit in the team's 12-5 win, surpassed Mickey Mantle's long-standing record.
Raleigh's historic home run was a freak occurrence, as a ball bounced off the plate and inadvertently hit him on the neck. Despite the unexpected incident, Raleigh reported that he was feeling good, albeit with some discomfort due to the neck injury.
The record-breaking home run was not the only milestone achieved by Raleigh in the game. He also tied Ken Griffey Jr.'s record for the most home runs in a season by a Seattle Mariners player, with his 56th homer.
As the season draws to a close, Raleigh is expressing his enjoyment of playing with his teammates and his focus on finishing the season strongly. His high level of play has kept the Seattle Mariners' playoff hopes alive, with the team currently leading the AL West division and ahead of the Houston Astros by a half-game.
The Mariners' success has been evident in their recent performance, with the team having won 10 consecutive games. This impressive run will continue as the team prepares for a three-game series against the Houston Astros, starting on Sept. 19.
Raleigh is humbled by his current record-breaking season and expressed satisfaction about being in the record books and being in the same conversation with some of the best who have played the game. If he maintains his high level of play, the Seattle Mariners could have a strong chance in the playoffs.
However, it's important to note that the record for the most stolen bases in a single MLB season remains unclaimed by Raleigh. Meanwhile, Cuban player Randy Arozarena has recently set notable bases-stealing milestones, reaching 25 stolen bases in a season, although this is not the all-time record.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners as they continue their pursuit of playoff glory.
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