"Cal Raleigh has been the offensive MVP for the Seattle Mariners" - Jensen Lewis praises catcher's two-homer performance in Mets sweep

Cal Raleigh delivered a standout performance in the Seattle Mariners' 12-1 win against the New York Mets, hitting two home runs and bringing in five runs. MLB analyst Jensen Lewis recently commended Raleigh for his efforts, highlighting how his performance shows his importance as a player for the Mariners.

Lewis is a baseball expert recognized for his insightful commentary and he has been keeping a close eye on the Mariners' progress. In an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Lewis delved into Raleigh's impact in detail.

“Cal Raleigh has been the offensive MVP for the Seattle Mariners, there is no question about that,” said Jensen Lewis.

“This is a remarkable performance not only last week but now as part of a great overall season by a catcher,” he added.

Lewis expanded on Raleigh's impact, highlighting how his strong offensive skills have significantly influenced the Mariners. His knack for stepping up in situations and adding power to the teams' lineup has proven essential especially when the Mariners were in need of a lift.

The recent achievements of the Mariners, such as their victory over the Mets, have been greatly shaped by Raleigh's efforts. His impressive stats of a .217 batting average, 26 home runs and 76 RBIs in 113 games with the Mariners have made a significant impact on the team.

Cal Raleigh led the Mariners to a victory over the Mets

The Seattle Mariners had a 12-1 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. This win marks the Mariners' series win over the Mets.

Cal Raleigh began by making two hits of the home runs in the fifth inning, and three hits in the sixth inning. This aided the Mariners to open up a lead that they would not relinquish as they moved to a 10-1 lead.

In this particular season, Raleigh made a total of 26 home runs. He thus emerged as the first catcher to attain 25 plus home runs for three consecutive seasons, other than Mike Piazza.

The only run Mets were able to score was Jeff McNeil's home run in the 6th inning. Their starter Luis Severino was also inconsistent. He allowed 14 earned runs in 3 starts and also did not throw any pitch after the 5th inning.

This series victory enabled the Seattle Mariners to clinch a four-game winning streak, tying them for the top of the AL West division.