Cal Raleigh's 50th Homer Powers Mariners Past Padres 9-6, Seattle Closes AL West Gap – August 25, 2025

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Seattle Mariners Defeat San Diego Padres 9-6 as Cal Raleigh Smashes 50th Home Run

The Seattle Mariners powered to a 9-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, led by Cal Raleigh's milestone 50th home run of the season and a four-RBI performance from Jorge Polanco.

Offensive Leaders Drive Mariners to Victory

J.P. Crawford provided two hits and two RBI, while Josh Naylor contributed with two hits and scored twice as Seattle closed the gap to within 1.5 games of Houston in the AL West standings. The Mariners’ offense ignited for five runs in the decisive fifth inning, capitalizing on a Padres bullpen change.

Historic Night for Cal Raleigh

Cal Raleigh launched a solo home run off JP Sears in the first inning, blasting his 50th major league homer, a 419-foot shot at 107.2 mph exit velocity. Raleigh became just the second switch-hitter, joining Mickey Mantle, to reach 50 homers in a season. He is also only the eighth player in MLB history to reach the half-century mark before September, and now shares Mariners franchise history with Ken Griffey Jr. as the only two Mariners to hit at least 50 homers in a single season.

Padres Power Not Enough

San Diego’s offense was highlighted by homers from Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Sheets, Jake Cronenworth, and Ramón Laureano. Tatis capped the Padres' four-run second inning with his 18th home run, breaking a month-long homer drought. Cronenworth and Luis Arraez also collected two hits apiece. Despite the power display, the Padres slipped to second place in the NL West as the Dodgers won their game against Cincinnati.

Mariners’ Fifth Inning Surge

The turning point came in the fifth inning when Seattle erupted for five runs off David Morgan, who entered the game in relief of JP Sears. Josh Naylor broke a 4-4 tie with a run-scoring single. Jorge Polanco then doubled in two more runs, followed by a two-run single by J.P. Crawford, stretching Seattle’s lead to 9-4. Polanco also delivered a two-run homer in the second inning, giving him 20 home runs for the season.

Pitching Recap

Bryce Miller earned the win for Seattle, allowing four runs and six hits across five innings. David Morgan took the loss for San Diego after being unable to stem the Mariners' fifth inning rally.

Key Moment

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s sliding attempt at a catch on Crawford's hit in the fifth inning fell short, allowing extra runs to score and putting the game out of reach for San Diego.

Key Stat

Cal Raleigh became the second player in Mariners history to hit 50 or more home runs in a single season, a feat previously accomplished only by Ken Griffey Jr. in 1997 and 1998.

Looking Ahead

The Padres will send right-hander Dylan Cease (6-11, 4.71 ERA) to the mound for Tuesday's matchup, while the Mariners will counter with right-hander Luis Castillo (8-7, 3.57 ERA).

In summary

The Seattle Mariners outlasted the San Diego Padres 9-6, fueled by Cal Raleigh's historic 50th home run and Jorge Polanco's four RBI night. The game featured several lead changes, multiple home runs from both teams, and a pivotal fifth inning surge by the Mariners. The Mariners pulled closer in the AL West race, while the Padres fell to second in the NL West. With key contributions throughout the lineup and franchise history being made, the Mariners continue their push toward the postseason.

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