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Seattle Mariners struggle out of the gate, hitting just .184 in their first 13 games, landing them at the bottom of the standings with a 4-9 record. What’s behind this dismal performance, especially from key players, could reshape the team's season.
Despite boasting a franchise-best 2.62 ERA, the Mariners’ recent sweep by the Texas Rangers showcased their offensive woes, scoring only three runs across three games and managing a mere 11 hits. Their 2-3-4-5 hitters—Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, Josh Naylor, and Randy Arozarena—are a combined 26-for-195 (.133), with a single home run. Rodriguez and Naylor are without extra-base hits, while Arozarena has three doubles.
Cal Raleigh, coming off a historic 60-home run season, faces intense scrutiny with a .143 average, one home run, and 21 strikeouts, the second-most in MLB. Analyzing Raleigh’s at-bats reveals missed opportunities, including taking fastballs down the middle and failing to challenge pitches outside the zone.
As the Mariners prepare to face division-rival Houston Astros in ESPN's MLB Game of the Day on Saturday, all eyes will be on Raleigh and his teammates to see if they can turn it around.
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