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October 4, 2007
Angels manager Mike Scioscia is well aware of David Ortiz's postseason success. But he doesn't think it's necessarily a case of Ortiz stepping up his game in the postseason spotlight.
"He's had a pretty terrific season to say he just rises to the occasion," said Scioscia of Ortiz, who batted .332 with 52 doubles, 35 homers and 117 RBI this season.
"I think he's able to, as we talk about some pitchers, slow down the game. He's able in the batter's box to slow some things down and stay within himself. I think he performs well in any situation. I think it's a matter of maintaining your game and not trying to do too much and he does that as well as anybody which is why he has had success late in games, early in games, whatever the situation," he said.
"He's very focused. He's got a lot of confidence in the batter's box and he's a tough out. He's about as good a mistake hitter as you're going to see in the game today. As far as a clutch hitter late in a game, you're not going to see many guys better than David," said Scioscia.
-- Steven Krasner
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