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Intentional Walk Turns Into Grand Slam | Seattle Mariners News
In a stunning twist, the Reds’ manager Terry Francona intentionally walked Dominic Canzone to load the bases in a 3-0 deficit, hoping to set up a force play — but it backfired when Cal Raleigh, in a slump, crushed a hanging breaking ball for a grand slam, sealing an 8-0 Mariners win. Despite the gamble going wrong, Francona stood by his call, admitting Raleigh still haunts him. Raleigh, surprised by the walk, turned it into a career-defining moment — even as he downplayed the homer, focusing on the season ahead. The Mariners, still clinging to a .500 record after a disappointing start, now…
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