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Cal Raleigh’s 3-Homer Night Powers Mariners, Snaps Phillies’ 9-Game Win Streak
On Aug 24, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit three home runs to lead his team to a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, marking the first three-homer game of his career.
Coming off a difficult 19-2 loss to the Cubs, the Mariners grabbed a commanding early lead against the Phillies, similar to their response after a recent loss in Milwaukee.
Launching homers against Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler and reliever Chase Shugart, Raleigh finished 3 for 3 with a walk, bringing his season total to 17 home runs.
The victory ended the Phillies' nine-game winning streak, while Seattle's offensive barrage provided a welcome result for the home crowd of 35,293 at T-Mobile Park.
This offensive display offers a hopeful reminder of the Mariners' potential during the final five weeks of the season as the team builds momentum.