ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cal Raleigh turned the primary participant to hit 40 homers this season with a tiebreaking solo shot within the sixth inning of the Seattle Mariners’ 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night time.
Raleigh is the primary switch-hitter to achieve the 40-homer mark earlier than August in MLB historical past, in keeping with ESPN Analysis. The earlier dwelling run document by July by a switch-hitter was 39 by Mickey Mantle in 1961.
From the left aspect of the plate, Raleigh hammered a 97 mph fastball from José Fermin (2-2) 416 ft into the right-field bleachers for his second homer in eight video games since profitable the House Run Derby.
Julio Rodríguez hit his fourth solo homer in three video games at Angel Stadium, and Randy Arozarena additionally related for the Mariners.
George Kirby (5-5) struck out 9 over six tough innings of five-hit ball to earn his fourth win in 5 begins regardless of not matching his 14-strikeout efficiency at Angel Stadium final month.
The Related Press contributed to this report.