What happened: Game 2 goes tonight with a split still available before the series moves. Freddy Peralta draws the start tasked with stopping a second straight loss.

Why it matters: Teams down 0-2 face shortened paths with no room for another loss. Holding serve now also keeps the rotation aligned instead of chasing the series from behind.

What to watch: Game 2 decides whether the series ties at 1-1 or slides to 0-2, setting the Game 3 starter situation.