What happened: James Wood has scored more runs than any other player in the majors this season, opening a 14-run cushion over the next-closest hitter. The margin makes him the clear pace-setter atop the league's run-scoring leaderboard.
Why it matters: Runs scored is a blend of getting on base and being driven in, so a gap that size signals both elite production and a lineup capable of cashing him in. It cements Wood as one of the season's premier offensive forces and strengthens his All-Star case, building on the same James Wood who blasted his 18th home run earlier this month.
By the numbers: Wood holds a 14-run lead over the second-place player on the season runs leaderboard. Reaction accounts put his on-base profile at roughly 79 hits and 59 walks, the kind of contact-and-patience mix that fuels a run-scoring lead.
What to watch: Watch whether Wood can hold the top spot as the schedule deepens and whether his pace keeps him in front of the All-Star voting race.