SAN DIEGO -- With about a week left in what has essentially been a lost season, Travis Jankowski wants to prove he's himself again.
After breaking the navicular bone in his right foot, Jankowski missed nearly three months. The San Diego outfielder's game is built around his speed and his outstanding defense. On Friday against the Rockies, though, he went 2-for-3 with a stolen base while providing smooth defense in right field, his quickness once again on display.
"It's been a long time coming since that happened," Jankowski said before Saturday's game. "I want to make an impact at this level and show them that this year wasn't a waste.