Since then, they have allowed only 24 more runs, in 11 games — and six of those 24 came in a single game, with only 18 in the 10 others, including just 13 in the last seven: 0, 3, 3, 2, 1, 3 and 1. The last time they allowed fewer than 13 runs over seven games was July 5-12 of last year,

It’s a weekend matchup of two first-place teams, who both come in with the best record in their respective leagues.

KING TUCK: Kyle Tucker, last five games since May 31: .429/.556/.549 (6-for-14) with four doubles. PCA HEATING UP: Pete Crow-Armstrong, last five games since June 1: .350/.409/.550 (7-for-20) with a double, a home run, six runs scored and four stolen bases.