A few more doubles like that one, over the head of the center fielder, and opposing outfielders will be moving back when he's up. That increases the gap between OF and IF, usually leading to improved batting averages. Hitting them to CF helps reduce shifts. He's figuring out the pitchers. They were a bit ahead, thanks to plenty of scouting.

The umpire behind the plate has been the worst against ABS challenges. Daniel Susac was right once, and wrong once. The Diamondbacks strand a runner at 1st. On to the 3rd with the Giants ahead, 2-1.

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