Cal Raleigh sets a new American League record as he closes in on Barry Bonds

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a standout performance in their 12-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers, hitting two home runs, including a grand slam, bringing his season total to 38. This achievement set a new American League record for home runs before the All-Star break, surpassing Chris Davis’s 37 in 2013 and putting him one shy of Barry Bonds’s MLB record of 39.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh set a new American League record with his 38th home run of the season in a win over the Detroit Tigers.

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