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Upton’s production up after time off
- Updated: August 25, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s only been five games since his return, but it sure looks like a three-day break to work on his swing and clear his head was exactly what Justin Upton needed to find his groove again.
Upton had been mired in a 1-for-31 slump in the nine games before his break, but he has recorded four straight two-hit games following his return to the lineup, collecting four runs scored, three homers and nine RBIs in the process. He went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the Tigers’ 9-4 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night.
“He’s been more offensive,” manager Brad Ausmus said. “He’s hitting the ball harder and more consistently. We gave him a few days, he worked on some things with the hitting coaches, and he’s looked pretty good since he’s come back.”
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