Arcia coming on strong for Brewers

ST. LOUIS — Is Orlando Arcia’s emergence from his career-opening slump attributable to mechanical adjustments, or was it merely a matter of time?

Probably both, manager Craig Counsell said Thursday before Arcia put together another productive night. His second-inning home run was the first of Arcia’s three hits, and pushed the Brewers ahead for good in a 12-5 romp over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. It was Milwaukee’s seventh victory in eight games.

“From the moment I got called up, I just felt like this is what I was born to do, this was my dream,” Arcia said through translator Carlos Brizuela. “Now it is time to work hard to make sure I stay up here.”

His work has been paying off. Including Thursday’s 3-for-5 performance, which featured his third home run, Arcia is 18-for-49 (.367) over his last 15 games, with eight extra-base hits. Arcia’s 1.120 OPS in that span leads Brewers regulars. Only Jonathan Villar has more extra-base hits or total bases.

Orlando Arcia’s last 15g, with Brewers ranks in that span: .367 AVG (1st).446 OBP (1st).673 SLG (1st)8 XBH (2nd)

– Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) September 9, 2016 …

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