What happened: The game sits 3-2 in the middle innings with Tampa Bay trailing by a run. The series entered play at 1-0 for Tampa Bay.

Why it matters: A bat-missing Gavin Williams shortens the bridge to the late innings in a one-run postseason game. Preserving that margin keeps the full bullpen order intact for a tight finish.

What to watch: The next outs decide whether the starter extends past five and which bullpen inherits the one-run gap first.