⁍ Walker Buehler struck out 10 in six innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 in the World Series opener.


⁍ Justin Turner and Austin Barnes also went deep for the Dodgers, who take a two-games-to-one lead in the best-of-seven series.


⁍ Randy Arozarena hit his eighth homer of the playoffs in the ninth inning to match the all-time record for a single postseason.


– Walker Buehler struck out 10 in six innings, Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Friday night to take a two-games-to-one lead in the World Series. Buehler became the first pitcher to fan 10 in a World Series game while pitching six innings or fewer. He gave up one run, three hits, and one walk before being removed after throwing 93 pitches. “I felt good out there and obviously our team gave me a cushion early so I could be aggressive,” Buehler said. “You can’t ask for more than that.’ Turner’s homer was his 11th postseason homer with the Dodgers, tying the franchise record held by Hall of Famer Duke Snider. Turner was competing in his 69th playoff game in seven seasons with the club. “It doesn’t mean a whole lot until we finish this thing off and win two more games,’ Turner said of matching the record. Max Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run single while Turner and Mookie Betts each went 2-for-5. Betts stole two bases, giving him four thefts in the series. Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena clubbed his eighth homer of the playoffs in the ninth inning to match the all-time record for a single postseason. Barry Bonds (2002), Carlos Beltran (2004), and Nelson Cruz (2011) also hit eight in a postseason. Game 4 in the best-of-seven series is Saturday night.



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