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Joc jamming: Pederson enjoying a June boon

June has been the month for Joc jams.

After a slow start in April and early May, Joc Pederson is on fire this month. His two home runs on Friday night marked his sixth and seventh of June, and he’s been hitting the ball harder than he has in a couple of years.

But what manager David Ross is most enjoying about his left fielder is the vibe he’s brought to the team.

“He’s just set the tone for us,” Ross said. “He has such a good way about him, and you see the fun that he has, the smile, the kind of swagger he plays with.