Relive Cal Raleigh’s magical home run that sent Mariners to playoffs
Oct 1, 2022, 9:51 AM
It was a magical night at Seattle's T-Mobile Park as Cal Raleigh's game-winning home run sent the Mariners to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years. (Shannon Drayer/Seattle Sports)
(Shannon Drayer/Seattle Sports)
Did you get much sleep last night? Or were you like me who stayed up to re-watch Cal Raleigh’s magical home run that sent the Mariners to their first playoff berth in 21 years?
If you didn’t, relive some of the greatest moments from a night Mariners fans won’t soon forget.
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Let’s start with Raleigh (aka ‘The Big Dumper’) and his epic blast.
GOODBYE BASEBALL.
HELLO POSTSEASON. pic.twitter.com/hEL4E46q2U
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 1, 2022
You know this moment was special for legendary broadcaster Rick Rizzs.
How sweet it is!
Rick’s call still has us crying 😭 pic.twitter.com/TsMrLUn26g
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 1, 2022
Dave Sims too.
“THE DREAM LIVES! THEY’RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! THE DROUGHT IS OVER!” @TheDaveSimsShow just doesn’t miss. pic.twitter.com/DmbJRvsbJW
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 1, 2022
How about some fan reactions? Hosts and producers from Seattle Sports were all over the ballpark last night.
The moment. #GOMS
🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 pic.twitter.com/tME3O0bSda
— Justin (@OnAirJustin) October 1, 2022
The longest drought is over. 21 years. pic.twitter.com/2rlP1qC707
— Stacy Jo Rost (@StacyRost) October 1, 2022
THEY DID IT!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/xvlohrKnHg
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) October 1, 2022
The Mariners found the perfect way to finally end the drought
Let the celebration begin!
WE'RE GOIN' DANCING pic.twitter.com/FHkTjNrUqj
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 1, 2022
🍾🍾🍾
🎥 – @shannondrayer pic.twitter.com/Nz9KzPNuDG
— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports) October 1, 2022
Jerry Dipoto and Jarred Kelenic exchange champagne sprays in the @Mariners clubhouse.
🎥 – @shannondrayer pic.twitter.com/ZLooUrJhDw
— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports) October 1, 2022
Seattle sports legends got in on the excitement.
Got chills watching this! So dope @Mariners https://t.co/31Jkk2DP6x
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) October 1, 2022
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) October 1, 2022
I’m crying!!!!!!! https://t.co/DVZARLwSNf
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) October 1, 2022
There’s no better way to end this than Raleigh’s blast set to the Titanic theme song.
Cal’s homer with the proper dramatic treatment. #Mariners pic.twitter.com/CDZfANnSdl
— Matt Loveless (@MattLoveless) October 1, 2022
