Cal Raleigh hits grand slam as Mariners lead Reds, 8-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
In Seattle, Cal Raleigh capitalized on an intentional walk, hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning to extend the Mariners' lead over the Reds to 8-0. The Reds were trailing when they loaded the bases to set up Raleigh, who has struggled with a.163 batting average this season. Raleigh's performance helped the Mariners claim their third consecutive victory, improving their record to 51-50 and giving them a half-game lead in the AL West. Raleigh aims to build on this momentum as Seattle contends for playoff positioning.
- •Reds trailed Mariners 3-0 before loading the bases.
- •Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam, his sixth career grand slam.
- •Raleigh previously struggled, batting.163 this season.
- •Mariners improved to 51-50 and lead the AL West.
- •This is Seattle's third straight victory.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Reds intentionally load bases for slumping Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh, who makes Francona pay
"The Cincinnati Reds trailed the Seattle Mariners 3-0 in the seventh inning and were on the verge of watching their deficit grow. The Mariners had runners at second and third, so Reds manager Terry Francona ordered lefty Caleb Ferguson to intentionally walk Dominic Canzone to load the bases.
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