What happened: Raleigh paired the power run with a .271 average and 19 RBI across the 25-game span. The surge stands out against his season line in the context pack of 22 homers, 63 RBI, a .181 average and a .665 OPS.
Why it matters: For Seattle, a stretch like this matters because Cal Raleigh's bat changes the shape of the middle of the order in September. The jump from a .665 season OPS to 1.039 over these 25 games suggests the production has come from more than a one-night spike.
By the numbers: Last 25 games: 9 HR, 19 RBI, .271 AVG, 1.039 OPS. Context-pack season line: 22 HR, 63 RBI, .181 AVG, .294 OBP, .665 OPS. That means 40.9% of his homers and 30.2% of his RBI have come in this 25-game surge.
What to watch: Watch whether the power holds through the final weeks of the regular season. If the on-base gains stick with the homer pace, Seattle gets a much deeper offensive look for the stretch run.