Seattle’s Cal Raleigh Shatters Mariners’ Home Run Record
UPDATE: In a thrilling moment for baseball fans, Seattle’s Cal Raleigh has officially broken Ken Griffey Jr.‘s single-season home run record for the Mariners. During a game against the Houston Astros on Saturday night, Raleigh launched his 57th home run of the season, surpassing the previous record set in 1997 and 1998.
The historic hit occurred in the third inning, when Raleigh connected with a 95.5 mph sinker from lefty Framber Valdez, sending the ball soaring into the right-center field bullpen to extend the Mariners’ lead to 3-0. Raleigh celebrated by raising the iconic Mariners trident, a symbol of their home run celebration, as he rounded the bases.
Mike Trout also made headlines on the same night, hitting his 400th career home run in a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The Angels superstar launched a massive 485-foot solo shot in the eighth inning, helping end the team’s eight-game losing streak.
In college football, No. 11 Oklahoma secured a narrow 24-17 victory against No. 22 Auburn. Quarterback John Mateer threw for 271 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with 4:54 left in the game. The Sooners’ defense dominated, sacking former Sooner quarterback Jackson Arnold a staggering 10 times.
Meanwhile, No. 4 Miami cruised to a 26-7 win over Florida, with Mark Fletcher Jr. rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown. Miami’s defense stifled Florida, allowing just 141 total yards as they improved to 4-0.
In WNBA action, the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx are set to face off against the Phoenix Mercury in their semifinal series. The Lynx swept the first round against the Golden State Valkyries, while the Mercury eliminated the defending champions, the New York Liberty.
In Salt Lake City, backup quarterback Will Hammond sparked No. 17 Texas Tech to a decisive 34-10 win over No. 16 Utah, stepping in after starter Behren Morton suffered an injury. Hammond threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns, providing a crucial boost for the Red Raiders.
In baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers edged out the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2, with Brice Turang delivering a clutch RBI single in the tenth inning. With this victory, the Brewers’ magic number to clinch the NL Central Division has dropped to just 1.
On the soccer field, Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided an assist in Inter Miami’s thrilling 3-2 victory over D.C. United. Messi’s second-half goals brought his total to 22 this season, making him the league leader as the team prepares for a crucial match against New York City FC.
Lastly, star guard Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever revealed she was fined $200 for a social media post criticizing referees. Clark, sidelined with a groin injury, is gearing up for her team’s semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces.
Stay tuned for more updates as these exciting developments unfold across the sports world.
