What happened: Buschy hit a game-tying home run for the Chicago Cubs, turning the inning into a reset point. The blast was treated as a notable swing in the game after Chicago had been chasing the score.

Why it matters: Game-tying power matters in a regular-season race because it changes late-inning bullpen usage and keeps a club from letting a close game slip away. For Chicago, the moment adds another leverage swing to a stretch where every win can affect positioning.

What to watch: Watch how Chicago's lineup builds off the tying swing in the next game. Late-inning at-bats remain the key follow-up.