What happened: Elly De La Cruz has homered in three consecutive games, with the latest blast accounting for his 24th of 2026. The 412-foot solo shot opened the scoring.
Why it matters: The power streak arrived days after his exit with left quad tightness. His quick return to impact production eases the immediate concern created by that departure.
By the numbers: Last seven games: 11-for-23 (.478), three homers, five walks, seven runs and seven RBIs.
What to watch: His next game will test whether the homer streak reaches four and whether the seven-game run holds.