"Acuna Jr. Surges Ahead in NL MVP Race, Betts on Notice"

Mookie Betts has claimed the top spot in the Hitter Power Rankings, surpassing Shohei Ohtani for the first time this season. Betts has had a phenomenal August, putting up impressive numbers at the plate and leading the Dodgers on a hot streak. Ohtani remains a strong contender, leading the league in several categories, while Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman, and Eduardo Rodríguez also make the list. Other notable players receiving votes include Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Jose Altuve.