The Maikel Garcia breakout continues with yet another big game last night:
The fact that García isn’t trying to hit homers — but has now surpassed his total from last year (seven) — speaks not only to his growth as a player in his third big league season, but also to how consistent he has stayed with his approach and all of the adjustments he made with his swing over the offseason.
It’s turned him into one of the Royals’ best hitters.
“I’m just playing the game,” Garcia said. “Playing situations in the game, put the ball in play, move the runner and good things happen.