What happened: The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in the majors to reach 50 wins this season, with Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman both homering. The pair of long balls headlined the milestone as Los Angeles separated itself at the top of the standings.

Why it matters: Reaching 50 wins before any other club underscores how commanding the Dodgers' season has been, pacing them toward what could be a 100-win campaign. Production from the heart of the order — Ohtani and Freddie Freeman — remains central to that push and to their positioning for a deep October run.

What to watch: Watch whether the Dodgers can sustain the pace toward 100 wins, and whether Ohtani and Freeman keep anchoring the lineup as the schedule tightens.