Cal Raleigh gives blunt assessment of his performance with Mariners mired in losing streak: 'I'm awful'
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Key Points:
- Cal Raleigh, the 2025 MLB breakout star with 60 home runs and an All-Star appearance, is now struggling significantly in the 2026 season, hitting just .159/.264/.299 with 12 homers through 86 games.
- After the Mariners' fifth consecutive loss and falling out of playoff contention, Raleigh took responsibility publicly, admitting he is "awful" and emphasizing the need for improved team effort and better execution.
- Raleigh highlighted the team's overreliance on power hitting, suggesting a shift toward more disciplined at-bats and focusing on team-oriented hitting strategies to improve results.
- The Mariners' struggles are compounded by injuries to key players and underperformance from others like first baseman Josh Naylor, contributing to their current 56-64 record.
- Despite the slump, the Mariners remain only four games out of a wild-card spot in a weak American League, keeping playoff hopes alive if Raleigh and teammates can regain form.
