Astros-Dodgers World Series G1: In Real Life

The Dodgers defeated the Astros, 3-1, in Game 1 of the World Series presented by YouTube TV on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
• World Series Gm 2: Tonight, 7:30 p.m. ET air time | 8 ET game time on FOX
MLB.com was on the scene from Dodger Stadium.
10:39 p.m. ET: Dodgers take Game 1
The Dodgers won their first World Series game since 1988 and have a 1-0 series lead in the Fall Classic, thanks to a seven-inning gem from Clayton Kershaw, homers from Chris Taylor and Justin Turner and their All-Star closer Kenley Jansen shutting the door on the Astros to win, 3-1. Rich Hill takes the ball in Game 2 for the Dodgers and he'll square off against righty Justin Verlander.

10:22 p.m. ET: After Kershaw's gem, Dodgers call on red-hot 'pen
The Dodgers handed the ball to setup man Brandon Morrow after Clayton Kershaw pitched seven innings of one-run ball and recorded 11 strikeouts. Kershaw also tossed 83 pitches (57 for strikes) and only allowed three hits. Morrow made Kenley Jansen's night easier. The Dodgers had their All-Star closer warming up in the bullpen in case of a multiple-inning save situation, but Morrow only needed 10 pitches to retire the side with the Dodgers holding a 3-1 lead.

10:01 p.m. ET: As sun goes down, stars come out in L.A.
Plenty of celebrities can be seen at Dodger Stadium as Hollywood descended on Chavez Ravine for the Fall Classic.

9:49 p.m. ET: Need a lift? Dodgers turn to Turner
Justin Turner won the battle of the beards, launching a two-out, two-run homer off Dallas Keuchel to give the Dodgers a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth. Turner, the co-NLCS MVP, has four home runs and 12 RBIs this October. The blast traveled a projected 371 feet and had a 37-degree launch angle, Turner's third highest on a homer this year, according to Statcast™.

9:35 p.m. ET: Kershaw racking up K's
Clayton Kershaw added to his illustrious career in the sixth inning, notching his 10th and a 11th strikeouts of the night to become the first Dodgers pitcher to have double-digit strikeouts in a World Series game since Sandy Koufax fanned 10 in Game 7 of the 1965 Fall Classic. Kershaw also became the first pitcher to have double-digit strikeouts in a World Series game since Adam Wainwright struck out 10 in Game 5 of the 2013 World Series.

9:01 p.m. ET: Astros answer on Bregman's blast
Alex Bregman got the Astros on the board with his leadoff homer in the fourth inning off Clayton Kershaw. The former No. 2 overall pick homered twice off Boston ace Chris Sale and now added a home run against a three-time Cy Young Award winner. Kershaw responded to strike out the side and had eight strikeouts through four innings.

8:23 p.m. ET: Taylor tees off to open World Series scoring
The legend of Chris Taylor continues. Taylor launched the first pitch he saw, an 87-mph fastball from Houston lefty Dallas Keuchel, a projected 447 feet into the left-field stands, according to Statcast™, to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Taylor, the co-MVP of the National League Championship Series, has three home runs this postseason and owns the two longest homers of the playoffs. Taylor belted a 444-foot moonshot against the Cubs in the NLCS.

8:17 p.m. ET: With temps blazing, Kershaw comes out hot
At 103 degrees at first pitch, it's a hot one at Dodger Stadium. But behind a packed crowd, Clayton Kershaw fanned George Springer on four pitches, getting him to swing on his signature slider for the final strikeout. Kershaw went on to retire the side in order needing only nine pitches to get things started in Los Angeles. 

8:10 p.m. ET: Magic, Koufax soaking it in
Magic Johnson and Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax take in all the action as the World Series gets underway at Dodger Stadium.

8 p.m. ET: Puig doubles down on fun for Fall Classic
Yasiel Puig has been enjoying himself throughout the postseason, and it appears he's ready to flash his personality in the World Series, dying his hair Dodger blue.

7:40 p.m. ET: Having a ball
Justin Verlander's psyched, we're psyched, everyone's psyched! The World Series is here!

7:26 p.m. ET: The Don
Kenley Jansen soaks up words of wisdom from 1955 Dodgers champion Don Newcombe in the clubhouse before first pitch.

7:19 p.m. ET: Houston Strong
The Astros are focused on topping a tough Dodgers team, but their hometown -- and all it's been through this year -- is never far from their hearts.

7:16 p.m. ET: Dodgertown
The L.A. faithful have waited 29 years for another chance at a title, and they're ready to make their presence felt at home tonight.

7:04 p.m. ET: Meanwhile, in Houston ...

6:57 p.m. ET: Desk duty
The MLB Network crew is happy to have some shade to escape as the hot L.A. sun bears down on Dodger Stadium.

6:48 p.m. ET: The Mendoza line
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman answers questions from broadcaster Jessica Mendoza during batting practice.

6:33 p.m. ET: Correa's area
Carlos Correa holds court in the Astros' dugout, while ever-ready MLB Network Insider Ken Rosenthal waits for the scoop in the wings.

6:28 p.m. ET: Champions, squared
Astros manager A.J. Hinch and a couple of World Series champs -- Mark Teixeira and "Grandpa" David Ross -- chat during BP.

6:20 p.m. ET: Brain trust

6:18 p.m. ET: Brothers in arms
Infielders need to have a certain ESP connection, and this Astros trio is perhaps the best in the business.

6:12 p.m. ET: League of legends 
2017 J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Claire Smith, who accepted her award from the Hall of Fame during induction weekend in July, has a quiet moment with Dodgers legend Steve Garvey, whom Smith credits with being especially kind to her decades ago when women were being restricted from entering Major League clubhouses. The two have remained friends over the years.

6:04 p.m. ET: BFFs
Marlins star and former Dodger Dee Gordon is on hand in Chavez Ravine to cheer on his old teammates during the World Series.

5:49 p.m. ET: Home field
The Dodgers take batting and fielding practice as early-bird fans start to fill the stands.

5:37 p.m. ET: If you build it ...
Fans fill the parking lots outside Dodger Stadium over two hours before first pitch.

4:49 p.m. ET: Remembering Jackie
Astros outfielder Cameron Maybin takes a moment to remember the legacy of civil rights trailblazer and Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson on the 45th anniversary of his death.

4:34 p.m. ET: Good Morrow, Sir
Dodgers relief pitcher Brandon Morrow and MLB Network Insider Ken Rosenthal -- sporting a bow tie sponsored by diabetes research charity JDRF -- pose in the home clubhouse before Game 1.

4:23 p.m. ET: Astros name Game 1 nine
About half an hour after Los Angeles announced its lineup for tonight, Houston followed suit. More >

4:10 p.m. ET: Networking
Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi talks about building a pennant winner on MLB Network.

3:52 p.m. ET: Dodgers set Game 1 lineup

3:39 p.m. ET: Classic setting
Dodger Stadium looks pristine ahead of its first World Series game since 1988.

3:28 p.m. ET: Series sweet
Good, solid investigative journalism uncovered a tasty story at Dodger Stadium.

3:15 p.m. ET: Garvey gives his take on Turner
Dodgers legend and 1981 World Series champion Steve Garvey talks about Justin Turner's contributions to the National League pennant drive.

3:01 p.m. ET: Astros in orbit
Astronauts Joseph Acaba, Randy Bresnik and Mark T. Vande Hei send a special message thanking the Astros for helping to lift Houston's spirits after Hurricane Harvey from the International Space Station.

2:14 p.m. ET: Trophy life
One of the coolest things at Dodger Stadium is down by the Lexus Dugout Club, where all of the team's awards are displayed, including Cy Young, MVP and Gold Glove Awards.


1:28 p.m. ET: Astros set World Series roster
Houston didn't make any changes from the roster it used for the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World for the Fall Classic. More >

1:24 p.m. ET: Dodgers announce World Series roster
Los Angeles answered a big question by including shortstop Corey Seager, who missed the National League Championship Series presented by Camping World with a back injury, on its World Series roster. Curtis Granderson, beloved by all but quiet at the plate this postseason, didn't make the cut. More >

1:15 p.m. ET: The hills have guys
MLB.com's Tim McMaster, Shaun Kippins and Jake Mintz take a hike up to the Hollywood sign before heading to the park for Game 1.

12:33 p.m. ET: Put a sock in it
MLB.com columnist Anthony Castrovince came upon this store at Universal Studios. We're not sure if we'll see him again.