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Cal Raleigh Shatters Franchise Record in Mariners' Victory

9/21/2025

Summary

Raleigh Breaks Record

Cal Raleigh broke Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record with his 57th home run in the Mariners' 6-4 victory over the Astros.
His homer off Framber Valdez helped Seattle maintain a two-game lead in the AL West.
George Kirby pitched six scoreless innings, clinching the season series against Houston.
The Mariners have won 13 of their last 14 games, boosting their playoff chances.
Raleigh leads MLB in home runs and has set a record for most homers by a catcher this season.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Mariners, established in 1977, struggled for years before achieving their first playoff berth in 1995. Ken Griffey Jr. set a franchise record with 40 home runs in 1994, a milestone surpassed by Cal Raleigh in 2023 with 57 home runs. Raleigh's achievement underscores the Mariners' competitive resurgence, as they aim for playoff success after a long drought.

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Raleigh Breaks Record

Cal Raleigh broke Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record with his 57th home run in the Mariners' 6-4 victory over the Astros.
His homer off Framber Valdez helped Seattle maintain a two-game lead in the AL West.
George Kirby pitched six scoreless innings, clinching the season series against Houston.
The Mariners have won 13 of their last 14 games, boosting their playoff chances.
Raleigh leads MLB in home runs and has set a record for most homers by a catcher this season.

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