Full Breakdown
Cal Raleigh’s Three-Homer Game Ends Phillies’ Winning Streak
8/26/2026, 8:24:32 AM
Game Highlights
- On Monday, August 24, 2026 at T-Mobile Park, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit three home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The homers came in the first, fifth and seventh innings, all to right-field seats, and gave Raleigh a total of 17 home runs for the season.
- The performance snapped Philadelphia’s nine-game winning streak (Associated Press).
Background & Context
- Raleigh was the runner-up for the American League MVP award in 2025 after hitting 60 home runs and driving in 125 runs (Associated Press).
- Entering the series, his batting average was .159 with 14 homers, marking a season-long slump (Associated Press).
- The Mariners had struggled offensively, recording a 19-run loss twice in the week before the game.
Data & Statistics
- Raleigh’s line: 3-for-3 with a walk, raising his average to .167 (Associated Press).
- Season totals after the game: 17 home runs, 51 RBIs in 98 appearances.
- Pitching: Logan Gilbert (11-7) allowed two runs over five innings; Zack Wheeler (10-5) gave up eight runs in 4+ innings.
- Team records: Mariners 63-69, third in the AL West, three games behind the Texas Rangers (66-66) and three games back in the AL wild-card race.
- Franchise records tied or broken:
- Four-homer streak matched the Seattle record set by Mike Cameron on May 2, 2002.
- First Mariners player to hit three home runs in a game at T-Mobile Park; the last Seattle player to hit three homers at home was Edgar Martinez on May 18, 1999 (Fanatik; Hawaiitribune-herald).
- Last Seattle player with four homers over two consecutive games was Kenji Johjima on June 24-27, 2006.
Why It Matters
- The win halted the Phillies’ season-best nine-game streak, shifting momentum in the Pacific Northwest.
- Raleigh’s breakout helped the Mariners move closer to the AL West lead and the wild-card positions, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
- The performance also provided a psychological reset after a 19-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs the previous night.
