What happened: John Nelson replaced Julián Aude, while Elijah Wynder came on for Robert Taylor with the score 1-1.
Why it matters: The Galaxy entered the match 12 points behind San Jose. The substitutions added fresh legs for the final half-hour.
By the numbers: The Galaxy entered at 5-5-7 with 20 points, compared with San Jose's 10-2-4 record and 32 points.
What to watch: The closing stages will decide whether the Galaxy can take points from the California Clásico.