Raleigh bashed his 56th homer of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run round-tripper to centerfield to give the Mariners a 9-1 lead on their way to a 12-5 victory. That homer also lifted Raleigh level with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most homers in a season in Mariners history.

Cal Raleigh makes history - Seattle Mariners C breaks MLB record for switch-hit homers in a season

Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: Seattle Mariners player is the first catcher to his 50 home runs in a MLB season and only second switch-hitter after legendary Micky Mantle in 1961.

Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: M's player first catcher to hit 50 HRs in a season

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Cal Raleigh makes history - Seattle Mariners C breaks MLB record for switch-hit homers in a season

Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: M's player first catcher to hit 50 HRs in a season