SAN DIEGO -- In a sport with a 162 games, baseball players know all too well the reality of the highs and lows that can occur throughout their careers.
For outfielder Brandon Barnes, sticking to a specific routine has been the key to him staying focused.
The routine is a series of steps that never changes order, from his meal to watching film and practicing in the batting cage.
"I just try to maintain [the routine] on a daily basis, every single day to stay consistent," Barnes said.
The 29-year-old has been solid so far in July, with 11 hits and four runs scored in 33 at-bats.