This is a 10* on LA

We were behind the Dodgers in their NLCS comeback, taking them in both Games 6 & 7. While rallying back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Braves certainly had to take a lot out of the club, let’s not discount what the Rays just went through. They led the ALCS 3-0 before Houston stormed back to force a Game 7. So we’ve got a World Series where both participants have to feel like they’ve been through a war. Clayton Kershaw, who did NOT get called into duty in Game 7 vs. Atlanta, now gets the Game 1 start for LA. You can certainly question Kershaw’s postseason resume as it is nowhere near as impressive as his regular season accolades. But it’s hard to question a pitcher that has a 0.87 WHIP across his 13 starts this year. Plus, Tampa Bay really struggles to score when they are not hitting home runs. Almost 72% of the Rays’ runs scored during the playoffs have come via the long ball. Kershaw has allowed just 8 HR’s going back to August. Three of those were in his L2 starts but he was also facing the #3 and #2 scoring offenses in baseball. The home run ball likely will be a deciding factor in this series as the Dodgers just set a record by hitting 16 in one series. They hit the most homers in the regular season. Game 1 starter for Tampa Bay, Tyler Glasnow has allowed six HRs in 19 ⅓ postseason innings. Uh oh. Another edge for the Dodgers is they have been playing here in Arlington while the ALCS was in San Diego. Play on LA DODGERS

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