What happened: Esteury Ruiz pulled a one-out solo home run off Paul Skenes to left field in the third inning. The swing gave Ruiz's club a 1-0 lead.
Why it matters: The run came against a starter who entered the game 9-10 with a 3.96 ERA. Ruiz's club began the night 60-59, while its opponent stood at 58-62.
By the numbers: The home run left the bat at 105.1 mph and traveled 384 feet.
What to watch: The remaining innings will determine whether the early run holds up in a matchup between clubs near .500.