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4) Lorenzo Cain’s Power Surge Looks Permanent

May 21, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Lost in Lorenzo Cain’s slow start to the season has been the questions about his sudden jump in power in 2015. Cain slammed 16 home runs after hitting no more than seven in any prior season.

Cain with teens home run power is one of the best players in baseball when you combine it with his speed and defense. Dare I say it, he’s looking like Torii Hunter in his prime—which is pretty damn good.

With his solo shot in the sixth inning on Saturday, Cain is on pace for 23 home runs this season according to ESPN’s projections. That would definitely make Cain look a whole lot like the former Minnesota Twins star to which he’s often been compared.

With Cain hitting once again from the no. 3 hole, the Kansas City Royals offense figures to perk up.

If they can get some hits to fall for Kendrys Morales and Alex Gordon, the KC Royals could go on a hot streak. The Kansas City Royals have been scoring just enough to win in the last week. The offense needs to take it to the next level.

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