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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw will go in Game 1, giving him another big
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Shaikin: Deep in the heart of Texas? Clayton Kershaw has big call
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 2 home runs ruin Dodgers' return to San Diego
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