Kyle Hendricks Pitches Against Mariners as Cal Raleigh Ties Home Run Record

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks faced the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon, during which he gave up a historic home run to Cal Raleigh. Raleigh hit Hendricks' sinker, thrown on the outside corner, 409 feet into the left-center field bullpen. This blast marked Raleigh's 54th home run of the season, tying Mickey Mantle’s record for a switch hitter. The Mariners ultimately defeated the Angels 11-2, taking sole possession of first place in the American League West.