Mariners crush Twins 11-2 on June 24, 2025, as Cal Raleigh hits his MLB-leading 32nd HR. See how Raleigh & Julio Rodríguez powered the M's big win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a night of pure, unadulterated power for the Seattle Mariners. In a stunning display of offense, the M's launched four home runs, including Cal Raleigh's MLB-leading 32nd of the year, to dismantle the Minnesota Twins 11-2. From a game-breaking third inning to late-game fireworks, this was a statement win that had Mariners fans everywhere buzzing.
Cal Raleigh continued his torrid power streak, hitting his 32nd home run of the season to lead all of Major League Baseball.
The game was blown wide open in a third inning that felt like a highlight reel. The Mariners erupted for six runs, chasing any doubt about the offense's capability. Julio Rodríguez got the party started with a solo shot, but the exclamation point came from Luke Raley, who launched a mammoth 436-foot, three-run homer that seemed to suck the air out of Target Field. The relentless rally against Twins starter Bailey Ober showed a patient, powerful approach that fans have been waiting for.
While the third inning set the tone, the night belonged to Cal Raleigh. The man they call 'Big Dumper' cemented his status as baseball's premier power hitter, capping the night with a two-run shot in the ninth inning. The homer was his 32nd of the season, pushing him into sole possession of the Major League lead. Every time Cal steps to the plate, it feels like an event, and he's delivering in the biggest way possible in 2025.
Amidst the offensive fireworks, Bryan Woo delivered another stellar performance on the mound. The young righty was masterful, pitching six strong innings while striking out nine Twins and allowing just two runs on back-to-back homers. It was his second straight win, continuing a dominant stretch for the entire Mariners rotation. Not to be outdone, Dominic Canzone stayed red-hot, hitting his third home run in the last two games and providing a massive jolt of power from the bottom of the lineup.
Ahead of the series, the Mariners also made a few roster adjustments to fine-tune the squad for the road trip. The team recalled veteran right-handed pitcher Emilio Pagan and catcher Mike Zunino from AAA Tacoma, adding depth to the bullpen and behind the plate. In corresponding moves, Tuffy Gosewisch, Chris Heston, and Daniel Vogelbach were optioned to Tacoma.
The Mariners have a chance to build on this incredible momentum and secure a series win tomorrow night. With ace Luis Castillo taking the mound against the Twins' Chris Paddack, all eyes will be on whether this offensive firepower is here to stay. If Tuesday was any indication, this team is just getting started.
