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Great Day for Mims -- 5 Hits Friday, December 21st , 2046 Asheville shortstop Jamie Mims went down swinging at Papago Park Sports Facility today, knocking out 5 hits even as his Tourists fell, 14-3. "It was like I was hitting Little League pitching," Mims said after his 5-for-5 performance against the Oakland (WIN) Athletics. "No offense meant to Oakland (WIN), but it was like I was back in little league again -- I could see the ball that well." After the game, his manager elaborated on the shortstop's improvements, saying Mims spent the offseason trying to shorten his swing and stay inside the ball. "That's what I'm trying to do," Mims agreed. "Be quick to the ball and let it travel a little farther so I get a better look at it." Jamie Mims singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and doubled in the 9th. This year Mims has collected a .388 batting average to date with 33 hits in 85 at-bats, 7 RBIs, no home runs and scored 6 times. He has played in 21 games. |
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