Cal Raleigh Hits 35 Homers, Ties Mariners Record in 6-0 Win Over Pirates

Cal Raleigh had a standout performance by hitting two home runs to set a new career high with 35 homers, tying Ken Griffey Jr.'s Seattle Mariners record for most home runs before the All-Star break. His first homer was a two-run shot with an exit velocity of 115.2 mph, the hardest hit ball of his career, helping the Mariners defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0. Alongside Raleigh, Randy Arozarena and Dylan Moore also homered, and Mariners starter Bryan Woo pitched six scoreless innings, snapping the Pirates' six-game winning streak. Raleigh is currently the major league leader in home runs, three clear of Aaron Judge, and is the first catcher to hit 35 home runs within the first 88 games of a season, joining a historic list of sluggers. The Mariners capitalized on Pittsburgh's miscues, including an error by first baseman Spencer Horwitz and a dropped catch that allowed early scoring opportunities. Overall, Raleigh's rapid pace this season has surpassed previous career benchmarks, marking him as one of the game's top hitters in 2025.