Raleigh continues homer barrage, Kirby fans 9 as Mariners beat Phillies 4-1
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Tuesday night. Raleigh led off the second inning against Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola with a 362-foot shot to right field for his 18th homer of the season. It was his first time up after also homering in all three of…
The Seattle Mariners secured a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in a thrilling Tuesday night game at T-Mobile Park. Cal Raleigh broke a team record by hitting four home runs in four consecutive at-bats, matching Mike Cameron's mark from May 2, 2002. Raleigh's 362-foot shot in the second inning sent the Seattle faithful into a frenzy and put the Mariners on the path to a memorable win.
George Kirby stepped up to the mound, tossing one-run ball for seven and two-thirds innings, striking out nine batters. His performance was crucial as he kept the Phillies at bay despite their early push. Jose Ferrer sealed the deal in the eighth, and Andrés Muñoz closed out the game in the ninth, securing his 24th save this season.
Meanwhile, Aaron Nola took the loss for the Phillies, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings. The Mariners' dominance continued as they built a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning on Josh Naylor's run-scoring single. Dominic Canzone added two more runs with a bases-loaded single, solidifying the Mariners' position in the series.
This victory marks the first time since 2006 that a Seattle player hit four home runs in two straight games. The series concluded with the Mariners emerging victorious, setting the stage for their next matchup against the Phillies.
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