The Mariners blanked the Red Sox 8-0 on July 17, 2025, as Bryan Woo dominated and Cal Raleigh set a franchise record for stolen bases by a catcher. Recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some nights at T-Mobile Park just feel different. Thursday was one of those nights. It was a masterclass in Mariners baseball, a complete and total dismantling of the Boston Red Sox, 8-0. From the mound, Bryan Woo was untouchable. At the plate, the bats were relentless. And on the basepaths, a new, unlikely hero emerged as Cal Raleigh, of all people, ran his way into the franchise record books.
He's not just the Big Dumper; he's the Big Swiper. Cal Raleigh just set the Mariners' all-time record for stolen bases by a catcher.
Let's start with the man on the mound, because Bryan Woo was simply electric. For seven dominant innings, he made the Red Sox lineup look completely lost. Woo allowed just two hits, didn't walk a batter, and punched out eight, cruising to his 6th win of the season. He was efficient, he was confident, and he set the tone for the entire evening. When your starter is that locked in, it just breeds confidence throughout the dugout.
The undisputed co-star of the night was Cal Raleigh, who showcased every tool in his kit. He was a force at the plate, lacing a crucial 2-run double that helped blow the game open in the five-run second inning. But the moment that had everyone buzzing came in the fourth. With a lead, Cal took off for third base and swiped it easily, officially setting a new Mariners franchise record for stolen bases by a catcher. It's a testament to his athleticism and the team's aggressive, 'create chaos' mentality on the bases. The Big Dumper isn't just a power threat anymore; he's a record-breaking menace on the basepaths.
While Woo and Raleigh grabbed the headlines, this was a full team effort. The game was won in the second inning when the Mariners hung a five-spot on the board, cycling through the lineup and chasing Boston's starter early. J.P. Crawford got things started with an RBI single, and Jorge Polanco later added a sacrifice fly. The offense was patient, drawing four walks, and opportunistic, turning 9 hits into 8 runs. It was the kind of efficient, high-pressure attack that defines this team when it's at its best.
Perhaps just as telling as the on-field action was the lack of off-field news. For a change, there were no trades, no injuries, no roster shuffles to report. The team that took the field is the team that's been gelling and building chemistry. With Dan Wilson at the helm, this period of stability seems to be paying dividends. The focus is squarely on winning ballgames, and right now, the results speak for themselves.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. The Mariners showed they can dominate in every phase of the game—pitching, hitting, defense, and even record-breaking baserunning. With the team clicking on all cylinders and the roster stable and focused, the M's are building serious momentum as they push through the second half. This is the kind of baseball that gets you excited for what's next. Bring on the weekend.
