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Willy Garcia’s Power is Returning, Now With Fewer Strikeouts

Willy Garcia was hitting below the Mendoza line after his first 12 games in Indianapolis, and his power had disappeared at the new level. The average started to return in July, with a .263 average on the month. By the end of the month, Garcia's power had returned, and returned with a vengeance.

So far in August, Garcia has three doubles and four home runs in just ten games. Consistency was a major issue for Garcia at the end of July, but he has really seen it click so far this month.

“After starting in Double-A, my first couple games here, I felt slow and easy,” Garcia said.