His decision making on the field and his approach at the plate is very consistent.

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The manager planned on talking to Ankiel about his approach at the plate while pointing out the Mets already have some power in the lineup.

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"I thought our approach at the plate was outstanding, " Gonzalez said.

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Mr. Musial was legendary for his hitting consistency and took a workmanlike approach at the plate that meshed with the Pennsylvania mill town of Donora, where he grew up as the son of a Polish-immigrant father and Czech-descended mother.

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