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Abreu’s bat sizzling after early fizzle
- Updated: May 4, 2016
CHICAGO — Jose Abreu exited an April 25 contest in Toronto with a .176 average after going hitless in three at-bats.
Flash forward to Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field, and Abreu’s average had jumped to .252 following a 4-1 White Sox victory over the Red Sox. That monumental climb resulted from five straight multi-hit efforts — with a triple, double and three RBIs Tuesday — not to mention six multi-hit performances over his seven-game hitting streak. He has 10 RBIs in his last 10 games.
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But even amid a first-month offensive funk, Abreu had a reason for not being too upset.
“We had a very good month,” Abreu said through interpreter and White Sox Spanish-language broadcaster Billy Russo. “Offensively probably wasn’t my best month, but I was happy because of the team, and the team is what matters for me.”
“It’s just his time,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura said of Abreu. “Even in batting practice, it sounds better. A lot is made of the slow start, and it could be the cold, …
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