Mariners Upend Astros on Cal Raleigh's Tiebreaking HR
- Cal Raleigh delivered a pivotal two-run homer near the right field foul pole, helping the Seattle Mariners secure a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night in Houston.
- The Mariners secured their win after Julio Rodríguez, who returned to the lineup following a day off due to back tightness, delivered a key hit in the seventh inning that brought in a run and helped break the tie.
- Supporting performances included Leody Taveras hitting a home run among three hits, Miles Mastrobuoni hitting his first career home run with Seattle, and Emerson Hancock pitching six innings with three runs allowed to earn his first win in six starts.
- Andrés Muñoz closed the game by securing his 17th save of the season while keeping his ERA at a perfect 0.00, and Houston’s Isaac Paredes added to his power display by launching his 11th home run this year.
- This win improved the Mariners' lead to 3.5 games over the Astros and secured first place in the AL West 50 games into the season, demonstrating the Mariners’ growing strength in the division.
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Raleigh's 17th Homer Gives Mariners a 5-3 Win over the Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer off the right-field foul pole to give the Seattle Mariners a go-ahead victory over the Houston Astros 5-3 on Friday night. Raleigh's 17th homer followed Julio Rodriguez's game-tying RBI double in the seventh inning. Leody Taveras homered among his three hits, and Miles Mastrobuoni also had a solo shot. Emerson Hancock (2-2) allowed three runs and nine hits in six innings, striking out three and walk…

Raleigh's 17th home run sends Mariners past Astros 5-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off the right field foul pole and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Friday night.

Mariners upend Astros on Cal Raleigh's tiebreaking HR
Cal Raleigh slugged a tiebreaking two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the visiting Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.
Mariners Beat Astros With Big Hits and Questionable Base Running
The Mariners have a knack for keeping things exciting, and their 5-3 win against the Astros in Houston on Friday was no exception. It was a seesaw battle rife with questionable base running, clutch performances, and home runs that came in all shapes and sizes. This victory nudged the Mariners 3.5 games ahead of the Astros, securing their first-place spot in the AL West just 50 games into the season. Leody Taveras had a standout night for Seattle…
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