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Relive Cal Raleigh’s magical home run that sent Mariners to playoffs

Oct 1, 2022, 9:51 AM

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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.

‘The craziest thing ever’: Party is on as M’s end drought

Let’s start with Raleigh (aka ‘The Big Dumper’) and his epic blast.

You know this moment was special for legendary broadcaster Rick Rizzs.

Dave Sims too.

How about some fan reactions? Hosts and producers from Seattle Sports were all over the ballpark last night.

The Mariners found the perfect way to finally end the drought

Let the celebration begin!

Seattle sports legends got in on the excitement.

There’s no better way to end this than Raleigh’s blast set to the Titanic theme song.

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