What happened: Luis Garcia Jr. leads all major league hitters in slugging percentage since May 24. The Washington Nationals infielder has maintained a dominant offensive output over the past six weeks.
Why it matters: His sustained power surge provides a vital run-producing anchor for a Washington club hovering near the .500 mark. This recent stretch of elite production already earned him National League Player of the Week honors.
By the numbers: Garcia holds a .561 overall slugging percentage for the 46-44 Nationals. Washington currently averages 5.3 runs scored per contest.
What to watch: Garcia will look to continue his offensive tear in Washington's scheduled matchup against the Houston Astros.