Raley Hits Grand Slam, Mariners Crush White Sox with 5-Hit Show
Raley Hits Grand Slam, Mariners Top White Sox by 5-0 Luke Raley had an impressive night for Seattle as he drove in seven runs and became only the third player in MLB history to hit a grand slam. Munetaka Murakami also made history with his first homer in eight consecutive series. Raley's performance was complemented by Josh Naylor's three-run shot, which extended the Mariners' lead to 12-8.
The White Sox saw Jarred Kelenic drive in a run, but it wasn't enough as Raley's team sealed their victory with a 5-hit effort.
Luke Raley delivered a career-high seven runs and drove in four with his first grand slam as Seattle's Mariners topped Chicago's White Sox by a score of 12-8 on Friday night. The game was highlighted by Munetaka Murakami's historic home run, becoming the first player to homer in eight consecutive series across all levels of baseball history. Raley also put together an impressive three-hit night for Seattle, which included his eighth homer this season and a three-run drive off Tyler Davis in the seventh inning that extended their lead to 9-5.
The Mariners' bullpen was led by Emerson Hancock (3-1) with just four runs allowed over six innings of work. Josh Naylor also had an impressive outing, delivering a three-run homer and hitting for the cycle. The White Sox saw Jarred Kelenic drive in a run late in the game, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome as Raley's performance solidified his team's victory.