Cal Raleigh Homers for Second Straight Game as Mariners Beat Rangers 5-2

April 19, 2026 – Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his second consecutive home run, powering Seattle to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Raleigh’s back-to-back homers highlighted a Mariners offensive effort that included timely hits from Julio Rodríguez and Evan Carter, while the Rangers struggled to produce consistent offense despite a solid outing from starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore.

Raleigh’s Power Surge Fuels Mariners Win

Cal Raleigh opened the scoring for Seattle with a solo home run in the second inning off Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore. He followed it up with another shot in the fourth inning, marking his second straight game with a home run. Raleigh’s power surge provided early momentum for the Mariners, who held a 2-0 lead after four innings.

According to the MLB Gameday summary, Raleigh’s homers were part of a broader Mariners offensive attack that included extra-base hits from key contributors. Julio Rodríguez lined out to second baseman Josh Smith in the third inning, while Evan Carter worked a walk in the fourth inning after a 3-2 changeup drew a challenge from Raleigh, which was upheld by the automated ball-strike system.

Rangers Offense Falters Despite Gore’s Improved Command

MacKenzie Gore delivered his best start of the road trip, throwing 61 strikes out of 90 pitches with just one walk. However, he continued to struggle with consistency, giving up six barrels and three home runs, per Statcast data. All three Mariners home runs off Gore were hit with an exit velocity exceeding 100 mph, including Randy Arozarena’s fifth-inning two-run shot, which measured 103.8 mph with a 27-degree launch angle.

The Rangers managed only two runs, both coming in the eighth inning. Brandon Nimmo doubled to start the frame, and Evan Carter followed with an RBI double that brought home Nathaniel Lowe for Seattle’s fifth run. Texas plated a run later in the inning when Carter scored on a groundout, but the rally fell short.

Mariners Capitalize on Mistakes, Seal Victory

Seattle extended its lead in the fifth inning when Julio Rodríguez singled and advanced on a wild pitch, eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly. The Mariners added an insurance run in the seventh after Carter drew another walk and moved into scoring position. Although the Rangers threatened in the late innings, Seattle’s bullpen held firm to preserve the 5-2 win.

The victory improved the Mariners’ record and ended the Rangers’ longest road trip of the 2026 season on a 4-6 mark. Texas will look to rebound in their next series, while Seattle aims to build on Raleigh’s recent power surge as they continue their push for a playoff berth.

Key Takeaways

• Cal Raleigh hit home runs in back-to-back games, driving in two of the Mariners’ five runs.
• MacKenzie Gore threw 61 strikes in 90 pitches but allowed three home runs and six barrels.
• Evan Carter contributed with a walk and an RBI double, while Julio Rodríguez provided timely contact.
• The Rangers scored both of their runs in the eighth inning but could not complete a comeback.
• Seattle’s bullpen held the Rangers scoreless after the fifth inning to secure the win.