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- Updated: May 11, 2016
SEATTLE — Even if Corey Dickerson is in a slump, he’s always a threat.
The slugger validated that claim Wednesday afternoon with his first career grand slam in the Major Leagues in the Rays’ 6-5 loss to the Mariners.
• Grand slams mean 40% off pizza
Dickerson entered Wednesday afternoon’s game in the midst of a 2-for-38 stretch that saw his average tumble from .259 to .183. And dating back to April 24, his previous three hits were all home runs.
Dickerson said he considers himself a threat even when the numbers aren’t pretty.
“Every pitch I do,” Dickerson said. “Because some things don’t go your way. And 100 at-bats into the season …
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