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Francona enjoying Santana's career season

"I'll keep doing it," Francona said with a laugh.

Francona is not sure what is behind Santana's improvement this season, but he has enjoyed watching Santana loosen up behind the scenes and excel on the field.

Carlos Santana plants a kiss on Indians manager Terry Francona's head while Francona kisses his bat as part of their pregame ritual

After home runs, Santana can often be spotted doing a dancing celebration with second baseman Jason Kipnis. Before a recent game, Santana donned boxing gloves in the clubhouse and playfully jabbed at Michael Brantley.