What happened: The feat requires Alvarez to lead his league in batting average, home runs and RBIs. He led MLB with 34 homers and 77 RBIs on July 24.
Why it matters: A Triple Crown would be the first since Miguel Cabrera topped all three categories in 2012. It would also strengthen Alvarez’s case for his first MVP award.
By the numbers: Yordan Alvarez had a 1.406 OPS with runners in scoring position through Aug. 9, producing 50 RBIs in 112 plate appearances.
What to watch: The batting-average race and Alvarez’s pace in the two power categories will determine whether the pursuit lasts into September.