Slumping Raleigh (.163) crushes grand slam after Reds load bases intentionally
Despite a rough start to the season, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh punished Cincinnati's strategy with a 408-foot grand slam in a lopsided win.
Cal Raleigh entered the game hitting just .163, prompting Reds manager Terry Francona to intentionally walk Dominic Canzone to face him with the bases loaded. Raleigh responded by driving the first pitch 408 feet into the left-field bleachers for a grand slam. The blow broke the game open as Seattle cruised to an 8-0 victory. Francona said he stood by the decision despite the outcome, acknowledging Raleigh still concerned him as a hitter.
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