What happened: Gavin Williams finished his latest start as the major league leader with 244 strikeouts. The outing pushed him to the top of the leaderboard.
Why it matters: Securing the major league strikeout lead this late in the regular season bolsters his case for postseason awards. The milestone underscores a dominant stretch on the mound.
By the numbers: He allowed just three hits and one walk while recording nine strikeouts over seven innings on 89 pitches.
What to watch: Watch to see if he can hold off challengers for the strikeout crown over the final weeks of the regular season.