Luis Arraez has tied for the National League hits lead, reaching 164 on Monday, August 31 to draw even with Miami Marlins outfielder Otto Lopez. The Phillies first baseman, who has been active on the roster since August 4, now shares the top spot in one of baseball's most closely watched counting stats as Philadelphia heads into the final month of the 2026 regular season.
Arraez and Lopez Deadlocked at 164 NL Hits
What had been Otto Lopez's sole claim on the NL hits crown is now a two-man race. Arraez battled his way to 164 hits to match Lopez exactly, erasing the deficit and putting himself squarely in contention for the NL hits title down the stretch.
For a contact hitter who built his reputation on putting the ball in play consistently, reaching 164 hits and climbing to the top of the NL leaderboard is exactly the kind of contribution the Phillies are counting on from Arraez. He makes contact, he gets on base, and he does it at an elite level.
What This Means Going Forward
- Arraez and Lopez are tied at 164 NL hits heading into September.
- Arraez has been on the active roster since August 4, 2026.
- September baseball means every at-bat in the hits race carries added weight with fewer games remaining.
The hits race between Arraez and Lopez is now a legitimate storyline to track the rest of the way. Stay locked in — this one is not settled.
