Cal Raleigh Hits First Home Run of 2026 Season for Seattle Mariners
M's Raleigh ends 10-game drought, hits 1st homer
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh ended his 10-game home run drought by hitting his first homer of the 2026 season against Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers. The impressive shot came after a lengthy 12-pitch at-bat in the first inning, marking a significant moment for Raleigh, who struggled earlier this year.
- 01Cal Raleigh hit his first home run of the 2026 season after a 10-game drought.
- 02The home run was hit against Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner.
- 03Raleigh's at-bat lasted 12 pitches, with six fouled off before the homer.
- 04He had a batting average of .132 prior to the home run.
- 05Raleigh's previous longest home run drought last season was eight games.
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In a thrilling moment for the Seattle Mariners, catcher Cal Raleigh broke his 10-game home run drought by hitting his first homer of the 2026 season against Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, during a game in Arlington, Texas. The home run came after an intense 12-pitch at-bat, where Raleigh fouled off six pitches before connecting with a 99 mph fastball. This marks a significant turnaround for Raleigh, who had been struggling at the plate with a batting average of .132 and only one run scored prior to this game. Notably, Raleigh's longest home run drought last season was only eight games, highlighting the challenges he faced this year. Despite nearly homering in a prior game against the Los Angeles Angels, where Jo Adell made a spectacular catch, Raleigh's persistence paid off in this match.
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