Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off the right field foul pole and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 5-3.

The Mariners figured they’re better off jogging around the bases instead.

With the slimmest of leads, Joe Espada summoned a matchup. The potential tying run toed first base with two outs in the seventh. Julio Rodríguez loomed for Seattle. Right-hander Bryan Abreu trotted in from the Houston Astros bullpen to face a familiar foe.

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The Mariners again relied on the long ball on Friday night, this time homering their way to a win over the Astros with Cal Raleigh providing the biggest blast.

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