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Mets' Mark Vientos Channels Michael Jordan Meme with Grand Slam: 'I Took It Personal'

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Intentionally walking Francisco Lindor with two outs and a base empty is not a difficult decision, but it can still be a motivating one.

Just ask Mark Vientos.

Vientos played the role of hero in the New York Mets' 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday by launching a two-out grand slam in the top of the second. The grand slam happened after the Dodgers loaded the bases for him by intentionally walking Lindor.

The third baseman channeled Michael Jordan and took it personally:

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