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Cal Raleigh Homers, Mariners Take Early 2-0 Lead

sportsApr 11, 2026

Cal Raleigh belted a two-run home run off Lance McCullers Jr., giving the Seattle Mariners a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The blast scored J.P. Crawford and marked Raleigh's second homer of the season. Seattle has struggled offensively early in 2026, but Raleigh's hit provided an immediate spark. The homer matters because it came against an established Astros starter, shifting the game's early momentum to Seattle.

Key Highlights

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer off Lance McCullers Jr., giving Seattle the lead.
It was Raleigh's second home run of the 2026 season.
Home run traveled 364 feet with a 106.0 mph exit velocity.
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