Ankiel’s success directly related to ‘stache.
April 21-23 was Rick Ankiel’s most productive period so far this year. It was also his hairiest.
With the ‘stache, Ankiel went 6-13 with 4 runs scored, his only homer, and 3 of his 5 RBI on the year. He also raised his average to .250.
On Friday, Ankiel showed up to Busch Stadium hairless as the day he was born. He promptly went 0-4.
[...] this season, the Cardinal’s Rick Ankiel sported a walrus style cut and promptly rocketed out of a deep slump. After shaving, he went [...]
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