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Marte par-tay: Grand slam give Halos a lift
- Updated: September 28, 2016
ANAHEIM — Jefry Marte clubbed his first career grand slam in Tuesday’s 8-1 win over the A’s. It was a special moment for Marte, because his mother was in the stands to watch her son play for the first time in the United States.
“I’m very happy,” said Marte, who also doubled to finish 2-for-4. “I thank God for the opportunity, and I’m more happy because my mom was watching from the stands.”
Marte flashed a smile in the clubhouse after the game as he answered questions about his big night at the plate. His mother, Louisa, is in the United States for the first time and has been here for a week after finally getting a visa to visit from the Dominican Republic.
“It’s a special time for me, even more special that I hit a grand slam,” he said.
The Angels are taking a hard look at a number of young players to find out who can help the team next season, and Marte is making a strong case for himself to be a key piece of the solution moving forward.
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