Cal Raleigh, Dominic Canzone Power Mariners to 10th Straight Win Over Royals, Tie Franchise Home Run Record

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Seattle Mariners Dominate Kansas City Royals Behind Record-Breaking Performances

The Seattle Mariners continued their impressive run with a decisive 12-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2025. This win marked Seattle’s 10th consecutive victory, further solidifying their lead in the AL West and showcasing a powerhouse offense led by Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone.

Cal Raleigh Ties Franchise Record and Makes MLB History

Cal Raleigh delivered a historic night by hitting two home runs, tying the Mariners' franchise season record of 56 homers previously set by Ken Griffey Jr. in 1997 and 1998. Raleigh’s first home run, a 419-foot shot off Michael Wacha while hitting left-handed, broke the single-season mark for home runs by a switch-hitter, surpassing Mickey Mantle’s 1961 record. He soon followed with a 425-foot homer from the right side off Daniel Lynch IV. Raleigh finished the game 3-for-5, including a double and three RBI, bringing his season total to 118 RBI and notching his 10th multihomer game of 2025—the 20th of his career.

Dominic Canzone Registers Career Night

Dominic Canzone had a breakout performance for Seattle, blasting three home runs in a single game for the first time in his career. He homered in the second, fifth, and ninth innings, adding a pair of singles to finish 5-for-5 with four RBI. Canzone’s fireworks highlighted a night where hot and humid late-summer conditions helped balls fly out of the ballpark.

Carter Jensen’s Milestone for Kansas City

Carter Jensen provided bright spots for the Royals, launching the first two homers of his big-league career. He nearly added a third in the eighth inning, but his deep drive bounced off the right-field wall for a double.

Pitching Highlights

Logan Gilbert continued his steady stretch for the Mariners, improving to 5-6 on the season by allowing two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings with five strikeouts. Over his last five starts, Gilbert has surrendered just seven earned runs. On the other side, Michael Wacha struggled in his return for the Royals after missing a start due to a stint on the concussion list. Wacha gave up a season-high seven runs on nine hits over 2 2/3 innings and fell to 9-12 on the season.

Key Moments

Big swings from both Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone powered the Mariners’ offense nearly every time they came to the plate, constantly putting pressure on the Royals’ pitching staff.

Key Stat

The Mariners’ 10-game winning streak is their longest since their 14-game stretch from July 2-17, 2022.

Up Next

The Mariners will send right-hander Bryce Miller (4-5, 5.59 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday night after he struck out a career-high 11 in his last outing. The Royals counter with left-hander Cole Ragans (2-3, 5.18 ERA), making his first start since June 5 after a stint on the injured list with a strained rotator cuff.

In summary

The Seattle Mariners’ 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals featured historic home run achievements from Cal Raleigh and a career performance from Dominic Canzone. With a surging offense, steady pitching from Logan Gilbert, and their longest winning streak since 2022, the Mariners are peaking at the right time in their push for the postseason. As the Royals look to bounce back, all eyes remain on the Mariners’ record-setting bats and continued AL West dominance.

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