- Context:Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is making history with his impressive home run hitting, breaking records and leading the league. His recent performance includes a record-setting streak of home runs, pushing him to the top in multiple categories. He is on pace to potentially break more MLB records.
- Detailed Summary:
- Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 32nd home run in the Seattle Mariners' win over the Minnesota Twins.
- This marked Raleigh's fourth consecutive game with a home run, a career best.
- It was his 10th home run this month, making him the first Mariners player and the first catcher in MLB history to hit at least 10 home runs in three straight months.
- Raleigh also leads MLB with 68 RBIs.
- He hit the record-setting home run against the Twins, a two-run blast that traveled 379 feet with a 100.6 mph exit velocity.
- Over the weekend, Raleigh set multiple records against the Chicago Cubs, including breaking Johnny Bench's first-half record for catchers.
- He also surpassed the MLB record for switch-hitters before the All-Star break.
- Raleigh now aims to challenge Ken Griffey Jr.'s Mariners record for home runs before the All-Star break and potentially Barry Bonds’ MLB record.
- Raleigh has been named AL Player of the Week for the second time this month.
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