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08-20-2004, 01:06 AM
The Brewers entered Friday's game with 902 strikeouts and a .220 batting average with runners in scoring position, both last in the Major Leagues. The prolonged hitting woes have contributed to the team's second-half swoon.
"There are still some good signs, but we're not as patient at the plate as I'd like to see," said Melvin. "It's a fine line between being aggressive and talking walks. You've got a little guy on one shoulder saying, 'Be aggressive!' and another little guy saying, 'Take walks!' It's tough for teams like ours to go through a 162-game season."
"There are still some good signs, but we're not as patient at the plate as I'd like to see," said Melvin. "It's a fine line between being aggressive and talking walks. You've got a little guy on one shoulder saying, 'Be aggressive!' and another little guy saying, 'Take walks!' It's tough for teams like ours to go through a 162-game season."