What happened: Alonso altered his approach during the plate appearance before driving the pitch to deep left Friday. The swing put his club ahead.
Why it matters: The milestone marks a sixth consecutive 30-homer season. His late-season surge strengthens a key run-production threat for the stretch drive.
By the numbers: Over the previous 30 days, Alonso hit .358 with nine home runs, 19 RBI and a 1.077 OPS.
What to watch: Watch how pitchers counter the approach and whether Alonso sustains his power surge.