A streaky hitter throughout his career, Edwin Encarnacion went home to the Dominican Republic after last season and reworked his swing. He didn't hit a home run last season until May 29, in his 141st at-bat, and finished with 17. Through 105 at-bats this season, he has nine home runs -- more than anyone in the American League other than Josh Hamilton and Curtis Granderson -- and 24 RBIs. "I wanted to change," said Encarnacion, typically a better second-half player. "I want to have a consistent season, all year long."