What happened: Bellinger batted with the bases loaded in the fifth in a spot for a go-ahead slam. His drive finished a few feet short of clearing the wall.

Why it matters: With October baseball underway, a four-run swing carries outsized weight on a tight score. The out kept the go-ahead runs off the board and left the game state unchanged for the late innings.

What to watch: Watch the next high-leverage at-bats for another runner-on chance. The late innings will decide the cost of the missed swing.