What happened: Mike Yastrzemski singled up the middle to tie Game 1 for Atlanta. The RBI was the first by a Yastrzemski in the postseason since Carl Yastrzemski in Game 7 of the 1975 World Series against the Reds.
Why it matters: Atlanta won the opener 5-3 after Austin Riley's go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth. The hit connects a 51-year gap between family postseason RBIs.
By the numbers: Family postseason RBI years: 1975 Game 7, 2026 Game 1. Game 1 final: Atlanta 5, opponent 3.
What to watch: Atlanta carries a 1-0 series lead into Game 2.