Ben Broussard hit his second grand slam in four days, this time as a pinch-hitter in sending the Cleveland Indians over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 Thursday night.
It was his third grand slam of the season, and also his career.
Monday Ben Broussard hit a grand slam home run to highlight a five-run third inning for Cleveland as the Indians beat the White Sox, 13-11.
The Indians trail Minnesota in the AL Central Division.
Broussard played for the Chattanooga Lookouts in 1999, 2000, and 2001. He was selected in the second round of the 1999 draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
The Texas native had his best season for the Lookouts in 2001 when he batted .320, hit 23 home runs, 27 doubles, and drove in 69 runs in 100 games.
He was traded to the Cleveland Indians on June 7, 2002 for third baseman Russell Banyan.
Broussard at bat for the Lookouts in 2001. Click to enlarge photo.
- Photo2 by Tim Evearitt