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Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh has slugged his way into the history books.

Raleigh hit his 55th and 56th home runs of the season during the Mariners' 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium. Raleigh broke New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle’s record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season.

Raleigh, 28, also tied Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in a single season in franchise history.

The All-Star catcher hit his 55th home run from the left side of the plate. He demolished Royals pitcher Michael Wacha’s 79-mph curveball deep into the right-field seats to put the Mariners up 4-0 in the top of the third inning.

His second home run of the game came

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