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Raleigh’s Record, Devers’ First Giants Homer and Rays’ Resurgence

Those feats are shifting momentum across both leagues as teams jockey for position before the All-Star break.

Overview

  • Cal Raleigh hit two homers—Nos. 28 and 29—to surpass Johnny Bench’s mark for most pre–All-Star break home runs by a catcher in the Mariners’ 9-4 win over the Cubs.
  • Rafael Devers delivered his first long ball as a Giant, a two-run shot against Boston, lifting San Francisco to a 3-2 victory just six days after his blockbuster trade.
  • Since May 19 the Tampa Bay Rays have gone 20-7 to lead MLB in runs, ERA, RBIs and stolen bases while closing the gap on New York atop the AL East.
  • Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and extended his scoreless streak to 25⅓ frames in a 9-0 rout of Baltimore.
  • Chicago’s bullpen surrendered seven earned runs in relief, whereas Boston’s relievers combined for five scoreless innings to bolster their series-opening win.