What happened: Joey Ortiz opened the season batting .201 with two home runs and a .540 OPS through 73 games.
Why it matters: The sustained improvement gives his season a different trajectory after a prolonged slow start.
By the numbers: Compared with his opening 73 games, Ortiz's recent stretch represents gains of 128 points in batting average and 383 points in OPS.
What to watch: Watch whether Ortiz sustains that production through the remaining regular-season games.