Since May 19, Jayson Werth’s average has dipped tremendously, from .285 to the current mark of .249. Also since that time, Werth has struck out 17 times in 56 plate appearances; for the season, Werth has struck out 47 times and is on pace for a career-high 151 strikeouts.
Werth’s struggles are easy to see. By [...]
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