Raleigh's Focus vs. Naylor's Friendship in WBC

0:00It's March 14th. Here's your Seattle Mariners news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. In the World Baseball Classic matchup, where Canada fell 5-3 against the United States, Seattle Mariners teammates Josh Naylor of Canada and Kal Raleigh of the USA cross pass at home plate. Naylor went for a fist bump during his first at bat, but Raleigh held firm to his no greeting policy during these high-stakes games. Earlier this week, Raleigh had drawn attention by snubbing a similar gesture from Mexico's Randy Arrows Arena. Naylor actually texted his teammate beforehand to give a heads up, and Raleigh replied simply asking him not to do it. Still, they kept it light with a quick hello. Arrows Arena fired back in an interview, expressing frustration over the cold shoulder, and even taking a jab at Raleigh's politeness. But Naylor downplayed any tension, calling it all in good fun among friends. Raleigh explained his stance by stressing that World Baseball Classic games demand full

1:00focus, unlike casual spring training. He feels a duty to stay locked in for his team and country every inning. In the end, Naylor made clear there's zero bad blood. He praised Raleigh as one of his all-time favorite teammates and a true leader in the Mariners locker room. This story is made possible by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillo.com.