What happened: Pederson went deep with one runner aboard in the top of the third. The swing erased a 2-0 deficit.
Why it matters: The homer reset the game before the middle innings and kept an early deficit from growing. It also extended Pederson's 2026 power surge.
By the numbers: Pederson's 23rd homer produced two runs and turned a 2-0 deficit into a 2-2 tie.
What to watch: The next turn through the order will determine whether the deadlock holds.