HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th homer on Sunday night, a two-run shot for the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros.

The Mariners were up 5-0 after a grand slam by J.P. Crawford in the second when Raleigh, batting left-handed, connected off Jason Alexander for his home run to right field to extend the lead.

As usual, Raleigh was more concerned about the team than his personal accomplishments and was thrilled the Mariners swept the series to take a three-game lead in the AL West over the Astros with six remaining.

“Honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better three-game set,” he said. “Obviously there’s a lot on the line and I give credit to the guys here in this clubhouse. Never flinched and brought the same energy every day, the same

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