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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, three homers power win over Phillies

8/25/2026

Summary

Mariners Seek Playoffs

Mariners begin a series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies enter the series on a nine-game winning streak that includes three consecutive sweeps.
Mariners stay in contention for the AL West division and Wild Card spots.
A strong finish could return the Mariners to playoff contention as they face the lowest-rated schedule.

Summary

Raleigh Triple-HR

Cal Raleigh hit three home runs, becoming the 13th Mariner ever and his first multihomer game at T-Mobile Park.
Manager Dan Wilson joined the exclusive club of catchers with a three-homer game.
The bullpen delivered four shutout innings, with Gabe Speier and Carlos Vargas each recording a 1-2-3 frame.
Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo, on a five-year extension, posted his best season stats, including a high K/BB ratio.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, the Seattle Mariners set a Major League record with 116 victories, clinching the American League West and reaching the postseason. Ken Griffey Jr., who slugged 48 home runs that year, contributed to a .598 team winning percentage, the league’s highest overall. The 2024 Mariners, propelled by Cal Raleigh’s three-homer game and manager Dan Wilson’s debut, chase a postseason spot as Phillies ride a nine-game winning streak. Repeating the 2001 surge could deliver Seattle’s first World Series berth since that season, reshaping the AL West power dynamics.

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Mariners Seek Playoffs

Mariners begin a series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies enter the series on a nine-game winning streak that includes three consecutive sweeps.
Mariners stay in contention for the AL West division and Wild Card spots.
A strong finish could return the Mariners to playoff contention as they face the lowest-rated schedule.

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