Oakland A's beat Chicago Cubs using a familiar formula
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Langeliers highlighted his refined approach by saying, "I've kind of honed in on my approach and pitch recognition, and I feel like I've done a lot better job this year of that." The improvement in his game reflects a serious commitment to understanding and responding to different pitches.
A's manager Mark Kotsay explained the team’s hitting philosophy, stating, "We preach to hit the ball hard, go the other way, and we're seeing the results. It’s rewarding to know that these guys aren’t focused on hitting homers. They’re focused on hitting the ball hard, and seeing the success of that has been fun."
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