August 25, 2009

Finishing Kick

Ken Griffey, Jr. hit home run number 14 Monday night, part of a two-hit, two RBI night that led to a 3-1 Seattle victory over the Athletics. Griffey provided little offense this season, and given the Mariners competitiveness this season, a DH who could actually hit might have put them much closer to the playoff race.

Griffey, however, is finishing strong. So far in August he’s posting a .371 OBA and a .519 slugging percentage. He’s hit four home runs and drove in 13 runs, the RBI a one-month high for him this season. In what may be his last season, Junior is at least going out on a high note.

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