Mariners crush Twins 11-2 on June 24, 2025, with four homers. Cal Raleigh hits his MLB-leading 32nd HR, while Julio Rodríguez and Luke Raley also go deep.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Seattle Mariners sent a thunderous message from the Twin Cities on Tuesday, launching four home runs in an 11-2 shellacking of the Minnesota Twins. The offensive onslaught was punctuated by Cal Raleigh's MLB-leading 32nd homer, as the M's put on a masterclass of power hitting and dominant pitching to solidify their spot atop the AL West.
Cal Raleigh is on pace to challenge franchise and MLB records for home runs by a catcher.
The game was blown wide open in a decisive third inning where the Mariners hung a six-spot on Twins starter Bailey Ober. The rally was ignited by a Julio Rodríguez home run, followed shortly by a monstrous three-run blast from Luke Raley that traveled an estimated 436 feet. Dominic Canzone, continuing his white-hot streak, added a solo shot for his third homer in two games. The offensive fireworks didn't stop there, as J-Rod added a two-run double in the ninth to pour it on.
While the whole lineup contributed, the night's biggest story remains Cal Raleigh. His two-run shot in the ninth inning was his 32nd of the season, extending his lead across all of Major League Baseball. Appearing on the 'MLB Morning Lineup' podcast after the game, Raleigh credited his teammates and his aggressive approach. With four homers in his last three games, he's not just the best power-hitting catcher in the game right now; he's one of the most dangerous hitters, period.
Behind all the offense was another gem from Bryan Woo. The right-hander was masterful over seven innings, allowing just two runs on back-to-back homers in the sixth while striking out nine Twins batters. It was Woo's second consecutive victory, and he continues to prove he's a reliable and often dominant force in this elite Mariners rotation. He earned his seventh win of the season, completely outdueling Minnesota's Bailey Ober.
Ahead of the series, the team made some moves to shore up depth, recalling RHP Emilio Pagan and veteran catcher Mike Zunino from Tacoma. While the big-league club is firing on all cylinders, the future looks just as bright. Down on the farm, No. 2 prospect Lazaro Montes homered again for High-A Everett, his fourth in as many games. The power in the Mariners organization runs deep.
With the series opener emphatically secured, the Mariners will send their ace, Luis Castillo (4-5, 3.38 ERA), to the mound tomorrow against Minnesota's Chris Paddack. Riding a wave of incredible power and backed by stellar starting pitching, Seattle has a prime opportunity to clinch another series win and further cement their status as the team to beat in the American League West. Tune in tomorrow for what promises to be another exciting matchup.
