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Dozier looking to lead, gets advice from Torii

MINNEAPOLIS -- After going 1-for-16 in the Twins' four-game series against the Blue Jays that saw his average tumble to .199, second baseman Brian Dozier woke up on Monday morning to a phone call from his former teammate Torii Hunter.

Dozier, who has tried to assert himself as the club's leader in Hunter's absence, admitted it's been tough trying to lead while also struggling at the plate. Dozier wouldn't delve too deeply into the specifics of Hunter's advice, but said the conversation was about the mental side of the game and what Dozier can do to be a better leader.