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MLB 2026 National League leaders

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As the Major League Baseball season enters its final stretch, the National League batting title race has seen further movement. Luis Arráez of the Philadelphia Phillies has increased his lead, now holding a .322 batting average and 158 hits. He maintains an 11-point advantage over Nick Gonzales of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who is currently batting .311. Other statistical leaders previously noted include Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies in home runs (37), and CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals in RBIs (91) and stolen bases (40). Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to rank highly in slugging (.542) and on-base percentage (.389). Recent developments have introduced uncertainty into the batting race. Arráez, whose average has risen to .323, was forced to leave a game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a leg cramp. While the injury appears to be precautionary following a sprint, it has raised questions regarding his continued pursuit of the batting title.

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