What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong has overtaken Shohei Ohtani as the for the National League MVP award. Yordan Alvarez remains the prohibitive favorite in the American League race.
Why it matters: The National League competition has evolved into a daily power exchange between the two players. Crow-Armstrong's defensive metrics in center field provide a slight advantage, though Ohtani's potential return to the mound from a knee injury could change the calculus.
By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong moved after hitting a walk-off blast Monday and adding his 31st home run on Tuesday. Ohtani sits after responding with his 30th homer, while Alvarez leads the American League market.
What to watch: The race hinges on whether Ohtani is cleared to resume pitching for Los Angeles down the stretch.