Mike Napoli hit his fourth double of the season on Sunday.
It should have been his second triple.
What does it say when a struggling hitter fails to do everything he can to help his team on offense? Only that it won't be his team much longer.
Down by seven runs late in a game against the Seattle Mariners, Napoli punched a ball down the left field line just out of the third baseman's reach, a universal signal for the hitter to take extra bases.
That sure-fire double became a gimme triple when the left fielder misplayed a carom off the stands in foul territory, allowing the ball to dribble all the way into the corner.
All of this played out directly in front of the Angel catcher as he rounded first base and any other player would've immediately recognized the situation and taken advan ...
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