Dodgers Astros World Series opener piles heat into LA
In Dodger Stadium theWorld Series kicks off amid an October heat wave with temps near 100 degrees. Dodgers and Astros players note the dry heat favors hitters and stress hydration as they chase the franchise drought ending in the open-air venue.
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World Series matchup deepens Astros Dodgers Series preview
A position by position look at Astros and Dodgers going into the World Series at Dodger Stadium. Key players include Yuli Gurriel and Cody Bellinger at first base, Jose Altuve and Logan Forsythe or Chase Utley at second, Carlos Correa and Corey Seager at short, Alex Bregman and Justin Turner at third, Brian McCann or Evan Gattis and Austin Barnes or Yasmani Grandal behind the plate, George Springer and Chris Taylor in center, Josh Reddick and Yasiel Puig in right. Edge: Dodgers in several spots. Edge: Astros at second. Edge: Even on many. Starting pitchers highlight Kershaw, Darvish, and Verlander. Dodgers’ bullpen anchored by Kenley Jansen. Pick: Astros in 6.
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