Cal Raleigh hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the sixth inning, marking his 40th home run of the season and making him the first switch-hitter to reach this milestone before August in MLB history. Previously, the record for a switch-hitter before August was 39 by Mickey Mantle in 1961. Raleigh's shot traveled 416 feet from a 97 mph fastball. Other notable performances included Julio Rodriguez hitting his fourth home run in three games, and George Kirby striking out nine over six innings to earn a win.
Cal Raleigh became the first player to hit 40 homers this season, achieving this milestone with a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth inning against the Angels.
Raleigh is the first switch-hitter to reach 40 homers before August in MLB history, breaking the previous record of 39 set by Mickey Mantle in 1961.
From the left side, Raleigh hit a 97 mph fastball 416 feet into the right-field bleachers for his second homer in eight games since winning the Home Run Derby.
Julio Rodriguez also contributed with his fourth solo homer in three games, while George Kirby struck out nine over six innings to earn his fourth win.
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