What happened: Isaac Paredes homered for the second straight day, raising his season total to 21. The 359-foot shot also pushed him to 85 RBIs.
Why it matters: September power carries extra weight with MLB's regular season inside its final weeks. Paredes reaching the 20-homer tier gives his lineup another run source as margins tighten.
By the numbers: Isaac Paredes: 21 HR, 85 RBI. Latest HR: 359 ft. Home runs in consecutive games: 2.
What to watch: Watch whether Paredes keeps the streak going in his next start and whether pitchers adjust after the back-to-back damage.