What happened: Blake Snell reached 54 pitches through four innings after allowing Chourio's first-pitch homer to open the game. He tightened command from there and worked clean innings to keep the count down.

Why it matters: Length carries weight with the Brewers leading the series 2-0 entering the matchup. Snell topped 100 pitches in three postseason starts last year, establishing a recent baseline for deep October outings.

What to watch: Watch whether Snell holds that pace into the sixth and seventh as his pitch count climbs.