Mariners’ Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle’s record with 54th home run of season

Cal Raleigh, the Seattle Mariners' catcher, has tied Mickey Mantle's record for the most home runs in a season by a switch hitter, with 54 home runs. The Mariners' victory over the Los Angeles Angels has also given them sole possession of first place in the American League West, their first division lead since 2001. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez contributed to the Mariners' dominant performance, with Polanco tying a franchise record with three doubles and Rodriguez adding two more with two runs and two RBIs. The Mariners have now won nine games in a row, putting them in a strong position to clinch their first division title in over two decades.
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