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April baseball.

I remember when Graig Nettles hit what was then a record 11 home runs in the month of April in 1974 ...... in only 23 games.

There was some talk from the local sportswriters around here about the possibility of Nettles breaking Babe Ruth's 154-game HR record and/or Roger Maris' 162-game home run record.

Nettles hit another 11 home runs the rest of the season, for a final tally of 22.

Happened in September but remember Shane Spencer? Anyhow baby steps for Chris but I liked his approach tonight. Hope he builds on it going into Boston.

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Well in a week are so Davis average is on the rise, he's driving the ball, and he cutting down on the strike outs. Me thinks some here need to eat a little crow;)

I'll eat crow when Chris makes it though the season with an OPS north of .800. A .750 Chris Davis isn't worth it if he's striking out over 200 times. I will say, he seems to be catching up to some fastballs lately which is nice to see.

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I'll eat crow when Chris makes it though the season with an OPS north of .800. A .750 Chris Davis isn't worth it if he's striking out over 200 times. I will say, he seems to be catching up to some fastballs lately which is nice to see.

Lets hope for as many walks, doubles, and homeruns as possible.

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