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Speedy Duggar sets lofty goal when it comes to swiping bases

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When he was breaking into the majors last year and dealing with your typical rookie growing pains, Steven Duggar sat down with hitting coach Alonzo Powell.

"Check one box a night," Powell told Duggar in an effort to slow everything down.

What Powell meant was that Duggar should focus on doing just one thing every game to help the Giants win. Run down a line drive to save your pitcher. Score a run. Knock in a teammate. Steal a base. Move a runner over from second to third. Just do something every night to contribute, and over time it will all add up.