The Seattle Mariners kicked off an important series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Mariners manager Dan Wilson saw his offense continue its hot streak , scoring seven runs in three innings. However, no swing meant more than Cal Raleigh 's 55th home run of the season. The bomb helped him surpass Mickey Mantle in Major League Baseball record books.

With his solo shot in the third inning, Raleigh holds the record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season. That distinction could be the cherry on top of what has been an MVP-caliber season. While the Mariners are fighting for a playoff berth in the American League, their star deserves consideration. Tuesday's home run is another example of his dominance this year.

Michael Wacha made his return for the Roy

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