What happened: Speaking ahead of Wednesday night's World Series Game 5, first-time All-Star Bryan Baker described the matchup in elimination terms, saying, "It's do or die, so it's time to go.

Why it matters: Multi-inning bullpen readiness has carried added weight in the Fall Classic after Baker was prepared to enter as early as the seventh inning in Game 3 when the starter's pitch count climbed through four frames.

What to watch: Baker is available out of the bullpen for Wednesday night's Game 5.