Down by four runs in the eighth with the bases loaded and two outs, Hunter Pence came up in a critical moment. The opposing pitcher had no command of his fastball, missing the zone and walking two hitters. That set the stage for Pence, who was expecting something other than a heater. With the count in his favor and the pitcher desperate to get one over, Pence sat on a get-me-over front-hip curveball. He got it and crushed it, sending the ball off the foul pole for a game-tying grand slam.
As he rounded the bases, there was pure excitement in the dugout. Rougned Odor clung to him in a tight, overstayed hug. Pence tried to peel him off so he could celebrate properly with high fives. The rest of the team lined up for congratulations, while Pence laughed through the chaos. It was a clutch swing in a messy situation that lit up the bench and brought the game back to even.