What happened: Will Smith won a two-strike count for a base hit and moved to third on the play. The hit came in the eighth inning with his club down 5-4. It put the tying run 90 feet from home.

Why it matters: A tying run at third with six outs left forces the infield in and limits pitching options. One ground ball or fly ball ties a one-run postseason game. Late chances carry added weight with bullpens shortened.

What to watch: The next hitter gets a chance to tie it from third. The defense must hold the infield in to cut the run.