What happened: Cade Smith entered in relief with Cleveland holding a 3-2 edge over Miami. The Marlins were set to counter by sending Hicks and Conine off the bench to pinch hit against him.
Why it matters: Smith was named to the All-Star Game earlier this month, cementing his role as Cleveland's primary option in high-leverage innings. Miami's pinch-hit maneuvering adds a wrinkle before the at-bat is settled.
By the numbers: Smith carried a league-leading save total into the appearance, following a stretch that had him topping MLB with 26 saves earlier this month.
What to watch: The Hicks and Conine at-bats will determine whether Miami can generate a late answer against Cleveland's closer.