After a hot start Zach Cozart has seen his average slip during a recent road trip. It's expected for a rookie to experience challenges as opposing pitchers make adustments. In Cozart's case his home/away split suggests his slump was more an issue with playing on the road. A small adjustment to his swing and a return home have been paying big dividends the past few games.

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The thing that keeps a lot of players going, especially at the minor league level, is their love for the game of baseball. In just the past week, two examples of that love, combined with perseverance, have taken players with Phillies connections to the majors.

Kerry Wood will take the mound one final time, before calling it a career. Wood captivated Cub fans with his historic 20-strikeout game, and would become one of the most beloved figures to ever play at Wrigley Field.