Mike Trout is well-established as the best player in baseball, but the two-time MVP raised his game to another level on Tuesday.
Trout smacked a two-run homer in the first inning against the Rangers, setting a career high with 42 homers. The Angels' outfielder previously hit 41 homers in 2015, one of his four second-place finishes in the American League MVP voting.
Trout entered Tuesday leading the American League in home runs, walks, slugging and OPS. The eight-time All-Star is seeking his first MVP since 2016.
Los Angeles still sits outside of the current playoff bracket despite Trout's dominance.