Josh Hamilton's fourth-inning grand slam ensured that the Texas Rangers lead in the AL West over the Los Angeles Angels remained at three games, but also triggered a promotion from a local flooring company.
Customers who purchased flooring or countertops in September from CC Carpet and Floor Design in Dallas will get a refund, thanks to the company's Grand Slam Payout promotion which said it would reimburse its customers if Hamilton hit a grand slam.
"We're so excited," said Steve Fitzgerald, owner of CC Carpet and Floor Design. "We only wish he had done it right at the end of the promotion so we could have saved folks even more money. But it's great."
The promotion was to run until Sept. 28.
Fitzgerald said he estimates the promotion probably saved customers a little more than $500,000. His company bought insurance.
Hamilton's grand slam off Cleveland Indians starter David Huff was his third of his career -- and first since 2008.
"The situation doesn't come up that often, and when it does, you can't help but think about it," Hamilton said. "I'm in the business of giving back. I like to help people as much as I can by giving back. So that's cool."
Said Fitzgerald: "Maybe the next time we do something, people will think twice and do it. I knew he'd do it. I told a buddy when he came up with the bases loaded that he was going to do it then. It was exciting."
The Rangers 9-1 win matched the Angels' 4-1 win over the Athletics on Wednesday. The Rangers have 13 games remaining, including three at Los Angeles to end the season.
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