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SAN DIEGO - Unlike last season at about this time, the San Diego Chargers are in control of their destiny heading into Sundays game against Denver.Last year, the Chargers needed the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens to collapse to make the post-season. Not so this season.San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers said that was the take away from Sundays 23-14 loss to the New England Patriots, which snapped a three-game winning streak.Hey, were still in control, thats the positive, Rivers said Wednesday. But thats going to change if we dont get it done on Sunday.The Chargers (8-5) enter their home finale as the AFCs sixth and final playoff seed.We dont need any help, Rivers said. We need Chargers help.Of course, the Broncos (10-3) have their own plans.Denver could clinch its fourth consecutive AFC West title by winning its NFL-record 12th straight divisional road game if the Broncos beat the Chargers.Its about what you think would be a divisional game in December with a lot riding on it, Rivers said.Rivers and San Diegos offence struggled against New England, getting shut out in the second half. That included Rivers throwing for just one touchdown, 189 yards and being sacked four times.Weve moved past that one, Rivers said. All eyes are on Denver.The Chargers know they have to play better. Repeating last games offensive showing of one touchdown isnt a recipe for defeating Peyton Manning and the Broncos.This is one of those games where you dont need a lot of pep talks and to hype it up, Rivers said. 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"The bottom line is weve struggled with elevation and weve swung at pitches down in the zone probably way too much," he said. "From thigh high to the top of the strike zone, were not doing enough damage." The Royals began the day last in the majors with 21 homers, putting them on pace to match the 1976 club for the fewest in franchise history for a non-strike-shortened season. Theyre also last in the American League in runs and slugging percentage. "There is not one man in the lineup thats hitting the ball well," Royals designated hitter Billy Butler said Wednesday. "Were just cold." Yost said "a different voice can make a difference," to struggling batters, but the Royals have heard plenty of voices about hitting: Sveum is Kansas Citys fifth hitting coach in lless than three seasons.dddddddddddd The Royals let go of Kevin Seitzer two years ago in the hope that somebody else would help the club generate more power. Seitzer was eventually hired by the Blue Jays, who currently lead the majors with 76 homers -- more than Kansas City is on pace for all season. Jack Maloof and Andre David were hired before last season, but they only made it a couple of months before they were reassigned within the franchise. It was at that point that the Royals hired Grifol and Hall of Famer George Brett on an interim basis. The Royals showed signs of life once that duo was in charge, slowly climbing into playoff contention. Grifol was given the job on a full-time basis after Brett stepped down in July, but lasted less than a year in the role. "Hes the one that pulled us out of our trouble last year," Yost said of Grifol Thursday. "A year later, we find ourselves in the exact same spot." Sveum, a former Brewers and Cubs manager, had been serving as the Royals third base coach. But he also has plenty of experience as a hitting coach, helping Milwaukee finish in the top three of the National League in homers in each of his three seasons. "Hes got experience, he studies hitting," Yost said. "Hes got a lot of knowledge. He helped Prince Fielder get, in my opinion, to the next level as an offensive performer." ' ' '