STAT OF THE DAY

Astros DH Yordan Alvarez is currently attempting to enter an exclusive group of MLB players. He aims to join Mike Piazza, Alex Rodriguez, and Albert Belle as the only athletes to record at least 15 home runs on 2-strike counts while maintaining a batting average of .290 or higher in a single season. This pursuit tracks performance since the league began recording pitches on 2-strike counts, highlighting Alvarez's exceptional power and discipline in high-pressure situations.