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Statcast of the Day: Schwarber breaking out

Related Topics: John Mallee, Eric Hinske, Home run

Schwarber's double in the third inning was his first hit that wasn't a homer since May 17 against the Reds. His home run leading off the seventh was his 10th.

"It was a good day at the plate," Schwarber said. "I've been working with [hitting coaches John Mallee and Eric Hinske], and shortening everything up. I'm just trying to hit the ball. It worked out good. I want to keep it going. It's a tough loss today, but we still battled."

"You see how much shorter [his swing is]," manager Joe Maddon said. "His feet are on the ground, he's not lifting his leg up a lot.