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Article: ERIK LIS ON A ROLL IN FLORIDA
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- Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
- Article date:
- April 25, 2007
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When Erik Lis got off to a 2-for-14 start at the plate this
season, he didn't panic.
"Worrying about it, that's the worst thing you can do," said Lis.
"Instead, you just go out and work hard and try to correct it."
Mission accomplished.
Lis, the former University of Evansville first baseman who plays
for the Fort Myers Miracle, has been tearing up Florida State League
pitching. By going 5-for-14 in his last five games and 12-for-33 in
his last 10, he's raised his average from.190 to.296.
"Early on, I was swinging at bad pitches," Lis said. "Lately, I've
been more patient and more selective. I'm waiting for good pitches
to hit."
As a result, he's also been drawing more walks.
"In college, I ...