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Gutierrez's RBI the difference but Griffey's 630th career HR the star in M's win

Associated Press

Saturday, October 3, 2009

SEATTLE -- Ken Griffey Jr. is enjoying his strong finish to the season. Griffey hit his 630th career home run to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 Saturday night. Griffey opened the fourth inning with a line shot over the right-field wall, his 19th this season. It came off a 3-1 pitch from Tommy Hunter (9-6). He has three home runs in his past four games. Over his past 24 games, he is hitting .273 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs. "I'm just going up there and hitting it," ...

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