'Do your thing:' Jays skipper says Barger showing confidence in the batter's box
- On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays won 8-4 against the Athletics with Barger hitting a three-run homer for the third straight game.
- Barger's recent success follows his return to a more athletic style in the batter's box, as credited by manager John Schneider, who noted improvement from last year.
- During a seven-game home streak, the Blue Jays averaged nine runs per game, outscoring the Padres and Athletics 63-24 while maintaining a.337 team batting average.
- Barger has hit.321 with five homers and eight doubles in his last 24 games, including a 412-foot blast off Athletics reliever Justin Sterner on Sunday.
- The win streak extended at home and Barger's confidence suggest positive momentum for the Blue Jays, who now face a tougher Philadelphia Phillies team in a three-game series starting Tuesday.
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'Do your thing:' Jays skipper says Barger showing confidence in the batter's box
TORONTO — There were many offensive stars for the Toronto Blue Jays in their four-game series sweep of the Athletics, but Addison Barger stood larger with his flair for the dramatic.

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‘Do your thing:’ Jays skipper says Barger showing confidence in the batter’s box
TORONTO - There were many offensive stars for the Toronto Blue Jays in their four-game series sweep of the Athletics, but Addison Barger stood larger with his flair for the dramatic.
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