What happened: Houston Astros prospect Lucas Spence had the night of his life to give the club an unexpected boost. The sudden production arrives at a critical moment for the franchise.
Why it matters: The organization is relying on his sudden contributions as a potential season-saving development. The team continues pushing for a postseason berth in the final week of the regular schedule.
By the numbers: Spence recently became just the third player in major-league history to hit his first three career home runs in a single game. Houston holds a 79-75 overall record this year.
What to watch: The Astros are scheduled to face the Athletics next, with the game yet to begin.