What happened: Olson came up with a runner in scoring position and drove a 1-0 pitch out in the seventh inning. The swing turned a scoring chance into a five-run margin.

Why it matters: October games can pivot on one plate appearance, and this one created late breathing room. It also kept the same Matt Olson who tied the MLB home run lead at 35 in August at the center of another scoring moment.

What to watch: The next thing to watch is whether that cushion holds through the final innings.