‘It’s time’: Lind busts out in big way for Seattle

SEATTLE — The Mariners have had a host of different players step up in starring roles this season as they’ve zoomed into the lead in the American League West. Adam Lind figured it was finally his turn on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old first baseman emerged from a season-long funk with a six-RBI eruption as he laced four hits, including a pair of home runs, in Seattle’s 13-3 runaway win over the A’s.

“I said to [hitting coach Edgar Martinez], it’s great we’re winning, but it’s nice to participate, too,” Lind said. “Tonight I had a chance to do that.”

“He’s capable of carrying a club for a few weeks,” said manager Scott Servais. “He’s got that kind of offensive ability. It was great to see. He needed one of those nights and good for him.”

General manager Jerry Dipoto brought in Lind because of his prolific history against right-handed pitching, but he was batting just .216 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 35 games until reworking those numbers in a big way in his breakout game.

Lind heads into Thursday’s off-day feeling a lot better about himself as his 4-for-4 day hiked his average to .242 with five homers and 18 RBIs. Though the 11-year Major League veteran has a track record of success, that …

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