Many in baseball circles believe that Game 3 of a division series is most important. It makes sense, really.

A Game 3 has one of two scenarios attached to it: Either a team faces an elimination game or has the opportunity to force one.

Both scenarios will play out Monday as the San Francisco Giants find themselves down 2-0 to the Chicago Cubs, and the NLDS pitting the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers is tied at one.

What are the keys for each team to winning this crucial game?

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