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Hot Valencia carries Mariners into series with Twins (Jun 06, 2017)

SEATTLE — Boom or bust.

Seattle Mariners first baseman Danny Valencia has experienced both extremes already this season.

“Valencia, after a slow start to the season, picked it up in May and is continuing on in June,” said Mariners manager Scott Servais, whose team will continue its 11-game homestand when the American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins visit Tuesday night.

Valencia tied a franchise record against the Tampa Bay Rays last weekend with hits in nine consecutive at-bats.

After batting just .181 in April with one home run and five RBIs, Valencia is hitting .348 since, with four home runs and 21 RBIs in 29 games.