Seattle broke out of a frustrating night when catcher Cal Raleigh finally recorded a hit, ending a league‑worst 0-for-38 drought with a single in the seventh inning. The Mariners routed the Houston Astros 10-2, snapping a spell that had left Raleigh winless since April 27. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before lacing the line drive to center today.

Raleigh’s lone hit arrived after a foul tip from Christian Walker struck him between the legs, momentarily shaking the veteran. He celebrated by raising his arms, a gesture that drew cheers from teammates. The single set up an RBI double by Randy Arozarena, pushing the lead to 8-2 and prompting a cascade of high‑fives throughout the Seattle dugout.

Last season Raleigh led the AL with a franchise‑record 60 homers and 125 RBIs, yet he now bats .160 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs in 40 games. The breakthrough underscores the thin margin between a prolonged slump and a potential bounce‑back for Seattle’s offensive catalyst. His next at‑bat will determine whether the Mariners can sustain momentum in a competitive AL West.