Cal Raleigh struggles at plate as Mariners fall to Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Cal Raleigh had a rough outing as the Seattle Mariners faced the Tampa Bay Rays on August 7, recording no hits in the game. Despite a breakout season with 60 home runs in 2025, Raleigh has significantly regressed this year, with only 12 homers and a.162 batting average. He was dropped to eighth in the batting order and has not performed up to expectations, contributing to the Mariners' disappointing 56-61 record. The Mariners need a major turnaround to remain in playoff contention as the season progresses.
- •Mariners lost to the Rays on August 7.
- •Cal Raleigh recorded no hits in the game.
- •Raleigh's batting average this season is.162.
- •He hit 60 home runs last season, pushing for MVP.
- •Seattle's record stands at 56-61 after the loss.
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"Cal Raleigh looks like a shadow of the player who pushed Aaron Judge for the 2025 MVP award. Last season was a real breakthrough for the Seattle Mariners catcher as he hit 60 homers and guided the M’s to the postseason.
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