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CINCINNATI - Adam Dunn is thinking more like Ichiro but still swinging like the Bambino. So far, the weird approach is working.
More intent on putting the ball in play, Dunn homered in his first two at-bats on Monday, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-1 victory that spoiled Lou Piniella's debut as the Chicago Cubs' manager.See the full content of this document
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Well Dunn: Hrs Carry Reds
Dunn led the NL in strikeouts each of the last three seasons, fanning nearly 200 times per year. He has worked with new hitting coach Brook Jacoby on putting the ball in play, and joked during spring training that he will remind everyone of Seattle's slap- hitting Ichiro Suzuki.
No resemblance so far."We didn't really change a lot," Dunn said. "It's more of a feel, kind of getting a feel for what I'm trying to do. I know that doesn't make sense to some people. I felt good all spring, I felt good today, I hope I feel good for 161 more games."While Dunn got away from his all-or-nothing approach, right- hander Aaron Harang had his way with a Cubs lineup that got an offseason infusion of power. Harang allowed one unearned run in seven innings, the deepest a Reds starter has gone on opening day since Jose Rijo in 19...See the full content of this document
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