Mariners shut out Reds 8-0 behind Raleigh's grand slam and Kirby's strong start
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam as the Seattle Mariners shut out the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on July 20. George Kirby pitched six strong innings, striking out six and allowing just one walk. The Mariners improved to 51-50, moving above.500 for the first time in two weeks. Following Raleigh's grand slam in the seventh inning, the Mariners extended their lead with an additional run in the seventh. Edwin Arroyo was the only Reds player to reach third base, but was thrown out at home. The series continues with Luis Castillo set to pitch for Seattle against Chase Burns for Cincinnati.
- •Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam in the seventh inning.
- •George Kirby pitched six innings, allowing three hits.
- •Mariners improve to 51-50 in the AL West standings.
- •Reds' Edwin Arroyo was thrown out at home plate.
- •Game two of the series features Castillo vs. Burns.
- 12:09 PMESPN MLB — Reds' plan backfires as Mariners' Raleigh hits sla...
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Raleigh hits 6th career grand slam, Kirby tosses 6 strong innings as Mariners blank Reds 8-0
"Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam, George Kirby and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on Monday night. The Mariners (51-50) are above .500 for the first time in nearly two weeks and moved a half-game ahead of Texas (50-50) in the AL West. In the seventh inning, Reds lefty Caleb Ferguson intentionally walked Dominic Canzone to load the bases for Raleigh, last year’s AL MVP runner-up.
"The Reds decided to load the bases to face struggling Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who hit a grand slam on the first pitch on the way to an 8-0 win Monday.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 21, 2026, 12:09 PMReds' plan backfires as Mariners' Raleigh hits sla...
The Reds decided to load the bases to face struggling Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who hit a grand slam on the first pitch on the way to an 8-0 win Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 4:23 AMRaleigh hits 6th career grand slam, Kirby tosses 6 strong innings as Mariners blank Reds 8-0
Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam, George Kirby and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on Monday night. The Mariners (51-50) are above .500 for the first time in nearly two weeks and moved a half-game ahead of Texas (50-50) in the AL West. In the seventh inning, Reds lefty Caleb Ferguson intentionally walked Dominic Canzone to load the bases for Raleigh, last year’s AL MVP runner-up.
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