Mariners' Cal Raleigh ends hitless streak with unconventional approach

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh , determined to break out of a frustrating 10-game hitless streak, decided to take drastic action, showering in his full uniform Monday after another tough night at the plate. His unconventional approach paid off, as he broke his slump Tuesday night and helped lead the Mariners to a 10-2 win over the Houston Astros . In Seattle's May 12 victory, Raleigh snapped his 0-for-38 skid with two singles.

Last year’s American League MVP runner-up recorded his first hit since April 27 with a sharp line drive to center field in the seventh inning. Moments later, Randy Arozarena doubled to right field, allowing Raleigh to capitalize and score, pushing the score to 8-2. “Logan (Gilbert) gave me some good advice to wash off the bad mojo or juju from the baseball gods,” Raleigh told the Associated Press .

“So yeah, it worked. He was right, so I got to give him credit where credit’s due. ” Cal Raleigh singles to snap an 0-for-38 stretch, the longest hitless streak of his career and of any player this season pic.

twitter. com/g0dOpJVqgN — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 13, 2026 Raleigh capped off his night with another single in the ninth inning, finishing the game with two hits and a much-needed renewed sense of confidence at the plate. Last year, Raleigh led the American League with an impressive 60 home runs and 125 RBIs.