Raleigh belts No. 33, serenaded with 'MVP' chants
Briefly

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd home run in a game against the Kansas City Royals, prompting an MVP chant from fans. He also leads the league with 71 RBIs, achieving this in just 84 games, the fastest for the Mariners since Bret Boone in 2003. Raleigh's slugging percentage leads the American League from both sides of the plate, and his 30 home runs as a starting catcher tie him for the most before August in MLB history. Teammate Randy Arozarena also contributed with two homers in the victory.
Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa for the third-most home runs before July in MLB history.
Raleigh has an MLB-leading 71 RBIs this season, becoming the fastest Mariners player to reach that total in 84 games since Bret Boone in 2003.
As a switch-hitter, Raleigh leads the American League in slugging percentage from both sides, demonstrating exceptional offensive capability this season.
Raleigh's 30 home runs as a starting catcher tie him with Todd Hundley for the most before August in MLB history.
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