Gomez’s slam sparks Rangers’ homer frenzy

ARLINGTON — Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez said he arrived at Globe Life Park two hours earlier than he was scheduled to for the team’s series finale against the Mariners on Wednesday afternoon, looking to get some extra work in with a matchup against Felix Hernandez looming. Gomez entered the game 3-for-22 since joining the Rangers last Thursday.

Gomez made good on the extra time he put in when he launched his third career grand slam in the fourth inning off Hernandez in the Rangers’ 14-1 win to secure a sweep of the three-game series and a fifth straight win. His grand slam sparked a five-homer attack from the Rangers, matching their season high.

“He’s had a couple games in there where his hitting probably wasn’t the way he wanted it to be,” said Adrian Beltre, who hit a two-run homer in the fifth. “But he’s been a key for us to winning ballgames. He’s the kind of guy that can impact in more than one facet. He’s a five-tool player. He needs to feel comfortable here and know that he’s just one of the guys — not to be the [only] guy.”

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