Mariners’ Victory: Gilbert’s 10 Strikeouts and Raleigh’s Home Run

SEATTLE — On a day when the Mariners celebrated their latest first-round draft selection, two of their homegrown stars inspired the team to end a short two-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory at T-Mobile Park.

Raleigh’s Historic Performance

In this game, Cal Raleigh set a milestone by hitting his 39th home run, surpassing Ken Griffey Jr. for the most homers before the All-Star break. If Raleigh maintains his current pace, he could potentially break Griffey’s season record of 56 set in 1997 and 1998.

Raleigh’s Recent Struggles

Before this match, Raleigh had been struggling somewhat, batting .143 in July with only three hits in 51 at-bats that did not result in home runs. However, a challenging 10-pitch at-bat against rookie pitcher Misiorowski laid the groundwork for his success later in the game.

Gilbert’s Dominance on the Mound

Logan Gilbert was the standout player of the night, allowing only two hits—a double and a single—while striking out ten batters without walking anyone. He was pulled after throwing 86 pitches in the seventh inning.

Gilbert’s Return from Injury

After a seven-week absence due to a right elbow flexor strain, Gilbert has been steadily improving since his return on June 16. In this game, he showcased exceptional control, achieving first-pitch strikes to 17 out of 21 batters, paving the way for nine of his ten strikeouts.

Gilbert’s Reflections

Gilbert expressed the frustration of not putting together a complete performance until this game, noting his previous struggles despite having led MLB with 208 innings last year. He was pleased with his ability to finally deliver a dominant performance.

Conclusion

The Mariners’ victory not only highlighted the talents of Raleigh and Gilbert but also marked a crucial moment as the team looks to gain momentum heading into the second half of the season.