And with that Raleigh now holds the MLB single-season record for most first-half home runs by a catcher. You'll note it was also a clutch homer, as Raleigh's second of the day turned 4-4- tie into a 6-4 Mariners lead in the late innings. That lead grew. Raleigh also added a single and a walk and drove in three.

Cal Raleigh broke Hall of Famer Johnny Bench’s 1970 record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.