Raleigh went 2-for-4 and hit two home runs Friday in Seattle's, 6-0, victory over Pittsburgh at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. He also recorded three RBIs and two runs. Raleigh was named a starter for the 2025 All-Star Game, taking place July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, marking his first All-Star Game.

Wilson, now the Seattle Mariners manager, was asked to make a comparison Friday afternoon after Cal Raleigh homered twice in a 6-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates to match Griffey's feat.

Cal Raleigh hit his 34th and 35th home runs to set a career high and match Ken Griffey Jr.’s Seattle record for homers before the All-Star break, helping the Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Friday.