What happened: The streak included a 412-foot solo shot on Sept. 8, his 24th home run of the season.
Why it matters: De La Cruz also led MLB in batting average, slugging and OPS against left-handers as of Sept. 9.
By the numbers: Through Sept. 9, his OPS against left-handers was 1.082, compared with an .852 OPS overall—a difference of .230.
What to watch: His next appearance brings a chance to extend the home run streak to six games.