Sun Apr 13 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Mariners Catcher Raleigh Makes History with Game-Winning Homer, Utilizing “Torpedo” Bat
**SEATTLE, WA** – Cal Raleigh blasted his way into Mariners history Friday night, launching his 96th career home run to become the franchise’s all-time leader among catchers. The dramatic eighth-inning blast, a 399-foot shot off Texas reliever Chris Martin, secured a 5-3 victory over the Rangers and marked the Mariners’ first two-game winning streak of the 2025 season.
Raleigh’s record-breaking homer was even more noteworthy due to the bat he used: the newly popular “torpedo” bat, characterized by its unconventional barrel shape designed to concentrate mass near the hitter’s hands. This was Raleigh’s first game using the bat, having received them only that day, describing it as “a little funky” before his game-changing swing.
“There have been a lot of great catchers in this organization, and I never thought this would happen,” Raleigh said.
The win was fueled by a strong offensive performance, including a first-inning home run by Jorge Polanco, continuing his hot streak with a .419/.438/.710 slash line. Rowdy Tellez also contributed his first home run as a Mariner, adding to the early lead that helped chase two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom early.
The Mariners’ victory moves them closer to a winning homestand against their division rivals, the Rangers, who have dominated the past two seasons. The team now looks to continue their momentum and build on their newfound winning streak.
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