NEW YORK — Luis Arraez held off Shohei Ohtani's bid to win the National League Triple Crown and was set to become the first player since the 1800s to earn batting titles with three teams.
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. won his first American League batting championship, finishing with a major league-best.332 average.
BATTING CHAMP San Diego Padres’ Luis Arraez celebrates after his double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sept. 29, 2024, in Phoenix. AP PHOTO