What happened: Trout homered Friday on his 35th birthday. It was his first Aug. 7 home run since 2020.
Why it matters: Another birthday homer would give Trout sole possession of the major league record. The milestone adds an all-time distinction to his 2026 season.
By the numbers: Trout's fifth career birthday homer came in 2020, six years before he matched the record.
What to watch: His next home run on Aug. 7 would break the three-way tie.