Cal Raleigh blasts grand slam in rout of Reds, Mariners reclaim first in AL West
Cal Raleigh's grand slam propelled the Mariners to a victory over the Reds and restored their first-place standing in the AL West.
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The brief
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Cincinnati Reds in a rout highlighted by a grand slam from Cal Raleigh. This win allows the Mariners to reclaim first place in the American League West.
Coverage from MLB.com and ESPN emphasizes the Reds' strategic decision to intentionally load the bases before Raleigh's home run, with one source describing the result as the 'worst possible outcome.' The Seattle Times and CBS Sports focus on the standings shift and the Mariners' pursuit of a series win. Attention now turns to the remainder of the series between the two teams and reports regarding Reds trade chips following the loss, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Quick answers
What play led to the Mariners' victory?
Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam after the Reds intentionally walked the bases loaded.
How did this game affect the AL West standings?
The Mariners have reclaimed first place in the AL West.
What is the current status of the series between Seattle and Cincinnati?
The Mariners are currently vying for a series win.
Coverage (10)
- Seattle Mariners climb to first place in AL West Axios · 17h ago
- 1 decision, 1 swing of the bat: Was that a turning point for the Mariners? KOMO · 17h ago
- Cal Raleigh’s grand slam one final blow for Cincinnati Reds season Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Reds intentionally load bases for slumping Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh, who makes Terry Francona pay Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Cal Raleigh's Most Recent Home Run Moved Him Up Big List in Seattle Mariners History Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- After Cal Raleigh's heroics, Mariners vie for series win vs. Reds CBS Sports · 17h ago
- Check out latest Reds trade-chip report after late loss in Seattle Cincinnati Enquirer · 17h ago
- Reds' choice to face Cal Raleigh: 'Worst possible outcome' ESPN · 17h ago
- The Reds intentionally walked the bases loaded. Big Dumper made them pay MLB.com · 17h ago
- Cal Raleigh blasts grand slam in rout of Reds, Mariners reclaim first in AL West The Seattle Times · 17h ago
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