Cal Raleigh hits 3 homers as Mariners beat Phillies 9-2

Cal Raleigh delivered a career-defining performance on Monday night, hitting three home runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and snap the visitors' season-best nine-game winning streak. The switch-hitting catcher's breakout game came amid a prolonged slump and provided a significant boost for a Mariners team clinging to playoff hopes. Raleigh's historic night began in the first inning when he capped a five-run outburst with a two-run homer off Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. He then opened the fifth inning with a back-to-back home run alongside Cole Young, chasing Wheeler from the game.