Angels rookie Niko Kavadas adjusts to major league pitching

ANAHEIM — Niko Kavadas reached the major leagues with the reputation as a disciplined hitter who counted walks among his offensive strengths.
It took him a couple of weeks to learn the difference between minor league plate discipline and major league discipline, according to Manager Ron Washington.
Kavadas started his career with a 3-for-38 (.079) slump that included 20 strikeouts. Over the past six games, though, he’s 9 for 20 (.450) with two home runs, four strikeouts and four walk