What happened: Salas ended the game with a walk-off hit, capping another late-September breakthrough in his first weeks in the majors. The finish extended the winning streak to four and kept the club on a 13-2 run over its last 15 games.
Why it matters: It deepens a breakout stretch for Ethan Salas, who already logged his first major league hit and his first two homers earlier this month. The latest swing shows he is already being trusted in decisive spots rather than getting a quiet September look.
By the numbers: Salas debuted Sept. 2, tripled for his first major league hit Sept. 14 and hit his first two homers Sept. 17 at age 20 years, 107 days. The walk-off made him the youngest player in the majors with a walk-off hit since 2012.
What to watch: Watch whether he keeps drawing late-inning at-bats over the next few games. His usage down the stretch will show how much more responsibility this September run earns.