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Game of adjustments: battling through a sophomore slump is more complicated than it used to be

The clubhouse already had closed to the media prior to Tuesday’s game, but he had promised he would answer a few questions. So he invited me into the hallway. Besides, you don’t tend to raise your voice when you’re explaining a .244 average.

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“For the most part, I’m not getting pitched any different,” Duffy said in a hushed tone. “I’m kind of …”

A booming voice interrupted. Madison Bumgarner announced his presence before he came stomping down the hallway.

“I’m gonna answer this for you way it should be answered,” said Bumgarner, in a volume that probably could be heard all the way to the clubhouse kitchen.