On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves begin a pivotal weekend series that may provide as a sneak peek into the National League Championship Series.

And through the first 33 games of the season, Mookie Betts is on pace to create some amazing baseball history as they accomplish it.

As said on social media by @OptaSTATS:

When he arrived today, Mookie Betts led the MLB in walks, runs, and hits.

Ross Barnes of the White Stockings was the only player to lead MLB in all three categories at the end of a season in 1876.

That is an amazing feat that Betts is pursuing, especially in light of the fact that 1876 occurred long before the Major Leagues were established. Even though there are still 129 games left, Betts can still rack up ridiculous totals over the course of 162.

The 31-year-old great has won two World Series titles, been a seven-time All-Star, a six-time Silver Slugger, a six-time Gold Glover, and a batting champion. In addition, he finished second in the 2023 NL vote and won the 2018 American League MVP Award while playing for the Boston Red Sox.

So far this year, he has an on-base percentage of.481 and is hitting.377. He’s taken 26 walks already.

The Dodgers, who are 20-13, are the clear favorites in the World Series after acquiring Shohei Ohtani. Braves record: 20-9.

Gavin Stone, a rookie with a 4.68 ERA, pitches for Los Angeles, while Charlie Morton (2-0, 3.60 ERA) pitches for the Braves. 10:10 p.m. ET is when Dodger Stadium will toss the first pitch.