Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor said he’s been focusing lately on making contact at the plate rather than crushing baseballs.
Lately, he’s also been crushing baseballs.
Taylor hit a home run for the third consecutive game, rookie Joe Ross allowed one run in seven innings and the Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-1, on Saturday night.
Taylor connected on a two-run shot for Washington, which had lost eight of 10 and began play five games behind the New York Mets in the National League East.
“It’s funny how it works, I guess,” Taylor said of his recent approach and success.