Seattle extended its win streak to six, the longest active run in the American League, and moved within a half-game of Houston atop the AL West.

For a while it seemed like Johnny Bench's record of 45 home runs would stand as the most ever by a catcher. The Reds Hall of Famer set the record in 1970 on his way to winning his first of two MVP awards, producing not just 45 home runs but also 148 RBIs, which would both lead the league and turn out to be career-highs.

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 45th home run in a four-run first inning and Seattle hung on for a 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.