Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam for the Seattle Mariners in their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. The Mariners defeated the Reds by a score of 8 to 0 at T-Mobile Park.
Raleigh connected in the seventh inning. The Reds had intentionally walked a batter to load the bases ahead of him. Raleigh hit the first pitch from reliever Caleb Ferguson over the left field wall for his sixth career grand slam. The hit gave the Mariners a 7-0 lead.
Starting pitcher George Kirby delivered a strong performance for Seattle. He pitched six scoreless innings and allowed three hits. Kirby struck out six batters. The Mariners bullpen completed the shutout without allowing a run.
The Mariners scored six runs in the seventh inning overall. Outfielder Victor Robles went 4 for 4 in the game. The team collected enough hits and runs to secure the victory.
This result moved the Mariners into first place in the American League West. They improved their record to 51 wins and 50 losses. The Reds recorded only three hits in the contest and were held scoreless.
Raleigh has played as the primary catcher for the Mariners this season. The grand slam came during a period when the team has shown consistent offensive output in recent games. The win marked Seattle’s third straight victory.
The Mariners and Reds are scheduled to continue their series with another game on Tuesday.