What happened: Ben Rice was cut down at the plate by Eaton's throw home. The Yankees had struck first in Game 2, making the out a damage-limiting stop.

Why it matters: Throwing out a runner at home preserves the margin in a postseason game where every run shapes bullpen use. The assist stopped the inning from expanding and kept leverage with the late innings ahead.

What to watch: Watch whether the Red Sox build on the stop and how aggressively the Yankees test the outfield again.