Mookie Betts last 18 games: .333/.429/.569. The future Hall of Famer is 128 hits from 2,000 in his career. He's at 77.9 Via @Buster_ESPN on X

What happened: Betts paired a .429 on-base percentage with a .569 slugging percentage during that stretch, per @Buster_ESPN.

Why it matters: His career WAR stands at 77.9, adding a measure of overall value to his pursuit of a career hitting milestone.

By the numbers: His on-base and slugging percentages yield a .998 OPS over the 18-game stretch.

What to watch: Watch whether he sustains that on-base production through September.

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