Raleigh shoulders blame as Mariners skid deepens
Seattle's catcher spoke candidly after another loss, admitting the team is struggling and pointing to his own poor play as a key factor.
Cal Raleigh held an impromptu media session following the Mariners' 4-1 loss to the Yankees. He described the team's recent stretch as 'not good' and said the struggles start with him. Raleigh called his own performance 'awful' and said he feels personally responsible for the team's difficulties. The comments signal a notable morale and performance concern within the Seattle clubhouse.
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