What happened: Kyle Tucker is in a pronounced hot stretch at the plate, hitting .476 with 10 hits over his last six games. The Dodgers outfielder has settled in and is producing at an elite clip during the run.
Why it matters: A locked-in Tucker lengthens an already dangerous Los Angeles lineup as the club sits comfortably atop the standings at 57-31. Sustained production from a middle-of-the-order bat like Tucker's raises the ceiling on an offense averaging 5.4 runs per game.
By the numbers: Tucker's .476 average over the six-game window came on 10 hits. It echoes his earlier power surge when Tucker tied a game with a three-run blast. The Dodgers enter the day 57-31, having won four of their last five.
What to watch: Watch whether Tucker carries the stroke into the current homestand and how the Dodgers slot him against San Diego, with Los Angeles holding a 3-1 edge in the series.