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Wright tweaked his batting stance

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David Wright was 2-for-3 with a home run on Monday night against the Braves.

Wright has reached base in nine of his last 14 plate appearances, and he's 5-for-10 during his last three games.

According to NY Post reporter Kevin Kernan, recently Wright and hitting coach Kevin Long got rid of the big leg kick Wright was using in his batting stance this year. Instead, Wright is now using a more subtle, quick turn with his front leg and foot, which he doesn't lift at all.

"You go through a rough stretch and as a competitor you want to say, 'It can't be me.