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Mariners' Hernandez finishes tied for MLB lead in wins

Associated Press

Sunday, October 4, 2009

SEATTLE -- Ken Griffey Jr. thrilled his fans one last time, taking a curtain call after singling in his final at-bat. He wiped away tears that fell from behind sunglasses he had put on in a futile attempt to hide his emotions. He looked like a bellhop, tipping his cap so many times to so many people during this joyous season finale. More than 32,000 Seattleites kept chanting "One more year!" Then four of his teammates carried Griffey on their shoulders from left field to the first-base side. G ...

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