1.   Also, the NL West actually hit better against lefties than right-handers last season.

2.   But, he added later when asked about his image, the better he hits the better his image will be.

3.   Curtis is a right-handed hitter, and McDonald is a switch hitter who hits much better from the left side.

4.   For the first five, he hit significantly better left-handed.

5.   Had we hit better with men on base, it would have been a different game.

6.   He was sent down to Tucson for about a month and has hit better since his return, but not enough to suit his bosses.

7.   It enlarges the spot where the batter will achieve maximum speed on the ball, so batters hit better with less sting.

8.   Most teams hit better at home, but the Rangers seem to have more trouble on the road than most teams.

9.   Must hit better with runners on base.

10.   Salmon actually hit a home run Wednesday night and has hit better in recent days.