Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in Game 1 of World Series

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Justin Turner and Chris Taylor.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, defeating the Houston Astros 3-1.

Chris Taylor and Justin Turner each had home runs while Clayton Kershaw only gave up one run, striking out 11. It was a hot night in Los Angeles, as Southern California is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Game 2 of the World Series will be played Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, with the first pitch at 8:09 p.m. ET.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US
Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.