Mariners Star Sparks Late-Season Rebound With Impressive Streak
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has caught fire amid a disastrous season to hit four straight home runs.
The Seattle Mariners find themselves in a desperate playoff push, with their star player Cal Raleigh showing signs of a late-season resurgence. Raleigh, who once batted .169 after hitting 60 home runs as the American League MVP runner-up to Aaron Judge, is now looking stronger than ever. The Big Dumper, as he's known, has hit three home runs in just two days, demonstrating his remarkable comeback.
He also drew three walks and added a single, boosting his season OPS from .579 to .632. Raleigh's performance has given the Mariners offense renewed hope as they desperately cling to their playoff aspirations. ESPN Insights noted that Raleigh is the second player in Mariners history to homer in four consecutive at-bats. While the team has dipped to eight games below .500, they have managed to win five of their last seven games, currently trailing by just 2.5 games from the Houston Astros.
Raleigh's recent form could be the key to the Mariners' survival in the AL postseason race, with a possible sweep of the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon.
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