What happened: The game tightened after Happ brought Chicago back even in Cincinnati, another notable moment for him there. Cincinnati still finished on top 6-4, so the tie became a detour rather than the night's turning point.

Why it matters: For Chicago, the sequence added to a season in which Happ has already climbed the Cubs' all-time home run standings. For Cincinnati, the bigger takeaway was the response after the 2-2 spot, which kept the Cubs from turning the rally into a result.

What to watch: The next thing to watch is whether Chicago can turn the next Happ spark into a fuller offensive push. Cincinnati will try to carry forward a win that held after the game was pulled even.