What happened: The Tampa Bay Rays hold a 1-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers with Game 2 currently in progress. Chandler Simpson, who was left out of the lineup for the ALCS opener, drove in the game's first run after Tampa Bay capitalized on an error by Cooper Pratt.

Why it matters: Because the Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 1-0, manufacturing an early postseason advantage gives Tampa Bay immediate momentum in Game 2. Converting defensive miscues into runs is critical in a tight playoff series where every baserunner carries high leverage.

What to watch: Tampa Bay aims to protect its 1-0 margin on the mound while Milwaukee seeks an answer at the plate as Game 2 continues.