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Cal Raleigh is in a dark stretch and he knows it. The Seattle Mariners catcher, who nearly took home AL MVP honors just a year ago, is hitting a brutal one-fifty-nine as Seattle dropped a four to one decision to the Yankees — their fifth consecutive loss. Raleigh stood in front of reporters and owned it, saying simply, "I've got to find a way to be better." No excuses, just accountability, and the Mariners need him to back it up fast.
Meanwhile in Los Angeles, the Dodgers got exactly the kind of night they needed. Blake Snell made his return from the injured list and delivered six innings of one-run ball, punching out ten hitters as the Dodgers walked off the Royals for their first series win of August. Snell looked sharp, healthy, and dangerous — and a healthy Snell changes the calculus for this entire postseason picture.
And up in Toronto, Boston's Cinderella summer is hitting a rough patch. The Red Sox dropped their fourth straight to the Blue Jays on Tuesday, raising real questions about whether this club can sustain its momentum down the stretch. The magic hasn't disappeared, but the clock is ticking louder than it was a week ago.
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