Griffey To Be Out Of Lineup 4-5 Days

Fri., June 27, 1997

Associated Press

The scenario had an eerie sameness to it: For the third year in a row, Ken Griffey Jr. was chasing Roger Maris’ home run record and enjoying an All-Star season.

Then, injury struck. This time, it was only a mild hamstring strain - not as serious as his broken wrist bone last season or his fractured wrist in 1995.

“My hamstring is a little tender, but I’m fine,” Griffey said.

Mariners manager Lou Piniella said he expected Griffey to be out of the starting lineup for four or five days.

“The news was good today,” Piniella said.

Griffey, who sustained the injury to his right leg while running out a first-inning RBI double Wednesday night against Oakland, may even be able to pinch-hit this weekend.

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