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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought.
Raleigh's homer was pulled deep to right field against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers to end a 12-pitch at-bat in the first inning. Raleigh fouled off six pitches with two strikes and connected on a 99 mph fastball.
His longest home run drought last season was eight games.
Raleigh entered hitting .132 this year with only one run scored. He nearly homered on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning, but the ball was caught above the wall by Jo Adell, the first of three potential homers the right fielder prevented in that game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ended Cal Raleigh’s home run drought?
Cal Raleigh ended his 10-game home run drought by hitting his first homer of the 2026 season on Monday night. He drove a pitch from Jacob deGrom deep to right field in the first inning.
Who did Cal Raleigh hit his first homer of the season against?
Cal Raleigh hit his first homer of the season against Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom. The blast came off a 99 mph fastball.
How long was Cal Raleigh’s homer drought before this game?
Cal Raleigh had gone 10 games without a home run before Monday night. The article notes that his longest homer drought last season was eight games.
How did Raleigh manage to win the at-bat against deGrom?
Raleigh won a 12-pitch at-bat by staying alive with six foul balls after getting to two strikes. He then connected on a 99 mph fastball for the homer.
How has Cal Raleigh been hitting this season so far?
Cal Raleigh entered the game batting .132 with only one run scored. His first homer of the season was a needed breakthrough after a slow start.
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