Reliance on home runs hampers situational scoring

Bullpen usage

The bullpen depth provides significant strategic flexibility for managing high-leverage situations during the final stretch of the season.

Offensive momentum

Recent offensive production validates the team's potential to compete at a higher level during the final month of the regular season.

Situational hitting

Dependence on home runs rather than situational hitting has hindered the offense's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities in close games.