What happened: Alex Bregman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 5-4 loss. He went 3-for-5 with two homers and three RBIs in Friday's 6-5, 10-inning defeat.
Why it matters: His recent power gives the lineup a lift during the stretch run. The surge also includes a three-homer game on Aug. 12.
By the numbers: Across Friday and Saturday, Bregman went 4-for-9 with three homers, four RBIs and three runs. His team was outscored 11-9.
What to watch: Sunday's series finale will show whether the power streak carries into a third straight game.