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Mariners: Top-5 Moments During 8-Game Win Streak

By Adam Levi

Sep 7, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Adam Lind (26) hits a grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Adam Lind (26) hits a grand slam against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Nori Aoki (8) follows through on his swing for a solo home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Nori Aoki (8) follows through on his swing for a solo home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Aoki Homers Not Once, But Twice- In Wins 3 and 7

Sure, this is technically two moments, but what matters is, Aoki is on fire. During the win streak, Aoki hit .400. He also added two doubles and six RBI. What stood out above all this was his two home runs.

By no means is Aoki considered a power-hitter. In his five year career, Aoki has hit multiple home runs in the same week only 5 times.

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When he hit his first home run in Oakland against the Athletics, he was surly relieved. It was his first home run since May. The homer also proved to be vital, as the Mariners would win by a narrow margin, 3-2.

The second home run, showed it itself four days later, this time versus the Angels. The homer was lost in the 8-0 route, but it was a defining moment of the hot streak. If Aoki of all people could hit with that type of consistent power, how could any pitcher stop the Mariners?

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