What happened: Tucker entered the day with a .348 average, a .448 on-base percentage and three homers across his last seven games. MLB Network's breakdown pointed to sharper swing decisions and his top-hand mechanics as drivers of the recent uptick.

Why it matters: The surge extends a season-long pattern for Kyle Tucker, whose bat has already produced another notable hot streak this year. A more selective version of Tucker matters late in the season because the gains show up in both traffic on the bases and over-the-fence damage.

What to watch: Watch whether the swing decisions hold through the next week, because that will say more about the staying power of the surge than one more homer will. If the on-base gains stick, Tucker's production should remain elevated even on quieter power nights.