Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel, Jesse Winker confident swing adjustments will take them to next level

Alex Wood has surrendered eight homers in 24 1/3 innings this year. He gave up two in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

When Nick Senzel approached hitting coaches Turner Ward and Donnie Ecker about making adjustments to his swing, it wasn’t about his numbers. He already had raised his batting average above .270 a couple of games after the All-Star break.

Senzel felt like he was hitting well despite some of his own shortcomings. In recent weeks, he’s moved away from his crouched, closed batting stance. He’s standing taller and more open before pitches are delivered.

He admits there’s been some frustration at the plate this month, entering Monday with…