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MLB·RECAP·August 16, 2026 09:39 PM ET

Cal Raleigh's homer to Crawford boxes snaps 5-for-48 skid

Exit velo 100.6 mph, ball traveled 327 feet per Statcast

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 171 min read
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What happened: Cal Raleigh homered for the Mariners, sending the ball into the Crawford boxes. The shot snapped a 5-for-48 stretch at the plate.

Why it matters: The homer breaks a prolonged cold spell for Raleigh, who had struggled to find consistent contact over his previous 48 at-bats. Statcast noted the ball left the yard in just one of the league's 30 parks at that trajectory.

By the numbers: Exit velocity: 100.6 mph. Launch angle: 45 degrees. Distance: 327 ft. Home run in 1 of 30 MLB ballparks per Statcast.

What to watch: Mariners look for Raleigh to build on the at-bat as he works out of the recent slump.

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