Mariners' Cal Raleigh Hits MLB-Leading 32nd HR in 11-2 Win Over Twins

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is having a historic season, leading the major leagues with 32 home runs in just 76 games and recently hitting home runs in four consecutive games. Raleigh's power and consistency have earned him multiple AL Player of the Week honors, highlighted by his .417 average with five home runs and 12 RBIs in six games last week. His recent two-run homer contributed to the Mariners' dominant 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, who are struggling with a 10-loss streak in 11 games. Mariners manager Dan Wilson praised Raleigh's comfort and hitting prowess, noting that he is close to matching Ken Griffey Jr.'s Mariners record for most home runs before the All-Star break. Alongside Raleigh's offensive surge, the Mariners' pitching staff, including Bryan Woo who struck out nine over six innings, has helped Seattle maintain strong performance on the road. Meanwhile, the Twins continue to face difficulties, having allowed 133 runs in 17 games since the loss of key starters to injuries.