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Tigers see timing as root of Upton’s struggles
- Updated: August 18, 2016
DETROIT — The Tigers rode out Justin Upton’s August slump for the better part of a week while they deal with the depth issues that injuries presented. On Wednesday, with the arrival of Erick Aybar and the return of Miguel Cabrera for the series finale against the Royals, Upton got a day off.
It was Upton’s first day out of the lineup since July 16, when he went on the bereavement list. It comes amid a 1-for-30 slump that dropped his batting average from .241 on Aug. 8 to .226.
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While Upton’s first season in a Tigers uniform has included protracted slumps and short bursts of promise, his most recent struggles have been more pronounced. His 1-for-30 stretch began more than a week ago in the Tigers’ series opener at Seattle. His only hit since then was a ground-ball single through the left side on Saturday at Texas.
During his other slumps, Upton has made hard contact on his outs, while striking out often. While his strikeout rate hasn’t …
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