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Cal Raleigh and Seattle Mariners performance trends

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh experienced a significant ~~period of~~ performance ~~fluctuation~~ fluctuations during the 2026 season. In mid-August, Raleigh took personal responsibility for the team’s struggles, describing his own performance as “awful” following a five-game losing streak. At that time, his batting average had dropped to .159, and the Mariners were struggling to remain in postseason contention. By late August, Raleigh saw a resurgence in performance during a three-game interleague series against the Philadelphia Phillies at T-Mobile Park. In the series opener, Raleigh hit three home runs to lead Seattle to a 9-2 victory, ending the Phillies’ nine-game winning streak. He became only the second catcher in Mariners history to hit three home runs in a single game, joining Dan Wilson. In the following game, Raleigh tied a franchise record by hitting home runs in four consecutive at-bats, matching a mark set by Mike Cameron in 2002. This offensive surge was supported by pitcher George Kirby, who recorded nine strikeouts over 7 2/3 innings in a 4-1 win. Following this historic stretch, Raleigh was named the American League Player of the Week. This honor, the third of his career, recognized a standout six-game stretch against the Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. During that period, he batted .389 with five home runs, six RBIs, a 1.800 OPS, and a .522 on-base percentage. ~~This productive week followed~~ By the conclusion of the season, Raleigh’s overall production remained low, with a ~~period where his~~ batting average ~~had sat at .171.~~ of .181, 23 home runs, and 68 RBI. Following the Mariners' failure to reach the postseason, Raleigh attributed the team's struggles to a lack of focus, execution, and energy, as well as poor defensive play and difficulties hitting with runners in scoring position. His comments regarding a lack of accountability drew mixed reactions from fans.

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