Now, though, we realize Saladino is a machine in those situations despite his measly .227 career batting average or 19 home runs in 319 games. He hit a game-tying grand slam Sunday against the Diamondbacks, then followed it up with another one to take the lead in the eighth inning Monday against the Reds.
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The most recent blast wasn’t cheap either, traveling 419 feet to center field
While the Brewers used Saladino’s home run Sunday to fuel a comeback win, they wound up losing Monday.
At least they know now who they can trust with the bases loaded and the game on the line.
