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- Updated: September 8, 2016
SEATTLE — With the bases loaded in the first inning on Wednesday night, Adam Lind found the “sweet spot” on an 88 mph fastball from Rangers starter A.J. Griffin.
“I knew I would at least get a sac fly,” Lind said.
• Grand slams mean 40% off pizza
He got a whole lot more than that. The fourth grand slam of Lind’s career easily cleared the center-field fence at Safeco Field. It was the Mariners’ fourth grand slam this season — Robinson Cano, Seth Smith and Nelson Cruz each have one.
Lind drove in five runs in the Mariners’ 8-3 win. He also hit a solo shot to left in the third …
