What happened: Jessica Mendoza said Milwaukee's bullpen was "what won them the game" in Game 1 of the World Series against Tampa Bay. She went further, calling the relievers "what's going to win them this series.

Why it matters: The praise for Milwaukee's relief corps comes alongside Mendoza's criticism of the Rays, whose aggressive baserunning she faulted in the Game 1 loss. Neither franchise has won a World Series, so the Brewers are three wins from their first title.

What to watch: Game 2 will show whether Milwaukee manages its relievers the same way, now that Brandon Woodruff is back on the World Series roster.