Dodgers beat Astros 3 1 behind Clayton Kershaw to open World Series

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LOS ANGELES — No sweat, Clayton Kershaw. Changing jerseys to beat the 103-degree heat, the Dodgers ace with a checkered playoff history delivered a signature performance, pitching Los Angeles past the Astros 3-1 Tuesday night in the World Series opener. Boosted by Justin Turner's tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning off Dallas Keuchel, Kershaw was in complete control against the top-scoring team in the majors this season.

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