O Canada! Turris wins gold
JEFF SCHORFHEIDE/Herald photoLosing players to the World Junior Championships is nothing new for the Wisconsin men’s hockey team. Last year, forwards Jack Skille and Blake Geoffrion and defenseman Jamie McBain represented the United States in the championships. This year, Geoffrion and McBain again donned the red, white and blue, while freshman Kyle Turris skated for Team Canada.For Turris, playing at the international level has become old hat. As the No. 3 overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Turris has represented Canada many times before. But skating at the World Juniors this year, he said, was something completely different.?It was unbelievable,? Turris said. ?It was so much fun. Every time you get to wear the jersey, it’s an honor. It was really exciting, and it’s a memory I’ll never forget.?Making his time at the World Juniors more memorable was the fact that his Canadian team won the gold medal, beating Sweden in the tournament’s championship game.?It’s the best feeling I’ve ever had, standing on the line with the gold medal around my neck, singing the national anthem was incredible, knowing how much support we had back home,? Turris said.It was the fourth consecutive gold medal for Canada and their 14th overall. In the championship game against Sweden, Turris assisted on a game-tying goal in the first period, helping his country earn a 3-2 victory.For the tournament, Turris finished with four goals and two assists, certainly a strong showing on an international stage for the freshman from British Columbia.?I was pretty happy with my performance and being able to contribute to the team,? Turris said. ?I think everyone contributed well and played their role pretty good.?Turris faced off against two of his current Badger teammates in the semifinals, a game Canada won 4-1 over the U.S. Turris notched an assist in the contest on the eventual game-winning goal, while Geoffrion and McBain failed to register a point.For Geoffrion, playing against Turris was a unique experience, but he admits it would have been better had his team come out on the winning end.?We’re both competing for the same thing, and I’m out there trying to compete against him just like he’s trying to beat me,? Geoffrion said. ?It was a little fun to play against one of my teammates, but at the same time I was a little disappointed with the result.?McBain said he is used to playing against teammates past and present, and he has faced off against high school teammates during his college career.?You grow up, and they go to different schools, you go to a different school, so it’s just one of those things that you love to play against them to have that competition factor,? McBain said. ?It’s always a battle playing against [Turris].?When Canada and the U.S. faced each other, Turris and Geoffrion managed to find themselves in the face-off circle together a few times.?Geoffrion’s a great competitor,? Turris said. ?[We took] a couple draws against each other, so it was good. We competed really hard.?While Canada prevailed and eventually went on to win the gold, Geoffrion and McBain didn’t catch too much grief from Turris, who decided to leave his medal at home in Canada.?He has his chirps here and there,? McBain said. ?They did win, and he’s got the right to do that, but he’s been good.?McBain was instrumental in USA’s win over Russia in the quarterfinals, as he tallied an assist on the game-winning goal. Geoffrion also recorded an assist in the tournament.Back in the WCHA, though, the Badgers clearly missed the services of their top scorer Turris, who has a team-best 22 points despite missing four games, and Geoffrion, who is close behind Turris with 16 points. UW was swept by Colorado College, who leads the WCHA, while the three were gone. The first loss of the series saw Wisconsin fail to put up a goal as they were shut out 2-0. One goal wasn’t enough in the second game, as they fell 3-1, giving the Tigers the season sweep of the Badgers.All three of the players experienced a lengthy trip home, as Geoffrion said their flight time totaled 16 hours, which took a toll on them during the Denver series.?I actually felt really good the second night in Denver,?Geoffrion said. ?The first night in the third period I was pretty gassed.??Physically, it’s pretty draining. Coming back, you have about two days to kind of just relax all day,? McBain said. ?It’s one of those things you’ve just got to do. It’s part of the process.?All traveling issues aside, Turris seemed to be jumpstarted by the experience upon his return to WCHA play, as he tallied two goals and an assist in a weekend split with Denver.?The skill level was so high, it kind of raised my game a little bit,? Turris said. ?It was so much fun being over there, and I think I brought some of it back.?
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Only 17 minutes had gone by, but Syracuse’s record-setting season was in a free fall. Down three to Boston College, the Orange had recorded just one shot and no goals. The Eagles were dominating the draws, locking down on defense and a faint “Let’s go Orange” could be heard from the Syracuse faithful. But then Katie Webster bounced in a free-position shot. And just like that, all of the inconsistencies that had plagued the Orange to that point were suddenly irrelevant. “No panic. Not when there’s (so much time) left,” SU head coach Gary Gait said. “We don’t panic. We got ourselves back in it.”Bridget Daley followed up Webster’s free-position goal with one of her own just over a minute later. Fifty-eight seconds after that, Erica Bodt tied the score off a pass from Gabby Jaquith. Then Webster connected again, this time on an unassisted charge to the net. AdvertisementThis is placeholder textNo. 2-seed Syracuse (20-2, 6-1 Atlantic Coast) erased a poor start, and held on late to defeat seventh-seeded Boston College (15-6, 3-4) 11-9 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday afternoon in front of 652 fans in the Carrier Dome. The Orange now moves on to face Virginia in the semifinals on Friday in Towson, Md. “A big part of (our game plan) was to take (Kayla) Treanor out of the game, which I think we did successfully for a little bit,” BC head coach Acacia Walker said. “Then I think they just sort of found a rhythm and won a few draw controls and it turned everything around.”Treanor and Alyssa Murray were non-factors in the first half, combining for just one point.For a while, it stagnated Syracuse’s offense completely, but other teammates eventually stepped up. Four players combined for SU’s six first-half goals. After Daley connected on a pass from Murray to put Syracuse up 5-4, she dropped her stick and ran into Murray’s arms. The comeback was over, and the rout was on. “One of the reasons the middies got some goals today was because the attackers kept their composure,” said Webster, who finished with three goals. “The doubles were coming hard and they were able to keep their head up and look for us.” Syracuse then extended its lead in the second half. After Treanor connected on a free-position shot to make it 9-5 with 13:43 remaining, it appeared to be the nail in BC’s coffin. But then the Eagles came back as goals by Covie Stanwick and Moira Barry cut the Orange’s lead to two. “Our defense came up with some really huge stops,” Walker said. “…It was the reason why we were able to get a few extra possessions on offense.” And just as it had done when Boston College took momentum to start the game, Syracuse regained its composure. With the Orange up 10-8, Claire Blohm had a great look at a nearly uncontested net. She ran toward the goal, and bounced the shot in. But instead of signaling for a goal, the official waved it off. SU defender Kasey Mock had positioned herself perfectly to draw the charge and give Syracuse the ball back. The same players that were jumping on the BC bench were now banging their sticks and grasping their hands on their heads. Walker was doubled over, her hands on her knees. “It’s always good to recognize when someone’s coming in full-speed,” Mock said. “…They’re going to have to go through you or turn out.” The play punctuated the Syracuse win, and Boston College never got the ball for a chance to tie. As the clock ran out, everyone on the SU bench ran out to hug each other. The game was never in hand, but the Orange refused to finish a season defined by title hopes and top-flight wins. “We’re not ready to go home,” Murray said. “We want to go all the way. We’re a team with a mission. “That requires us to win our last game.” Comments
Facebook Twitter Google+ As training camp winds down, classes begin and Syracuse’s first opponent looms, tensions are high on Scott Shafer’s team. And he likes it that way.“I know the anxiety of the kids is high, in a good way, that they just look forward to getting out there and starting to play football, hit somebody other than each other,”he said in Tuesday’s teleconference.Syracuse begins the season against Villanova on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. With the first game of his second season at the helm just three days away, Shafer touched on his desire to simplify ahead of the opener, the freshmen that battled their way up his depth chart and how defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough’s unit prepares for Villanova’s non-traditional offense.The freshest of menThree true freshmen battled their way into Syracuse’s two-deep defensive depth chart during training camp.AdvertisementThis is placeholder textThe Orange released its updated pecking order Monday and Parris Bennett, Zaire Franklin and Juwan Dowels all cracked the second-string defense. Winning camp battles for roster spots gave them a chance to debut or even feature in Friday’s opener against the Wildcats, depending on how the game unfolds, Shafer said.“What factored into the decision is they beat out the guy in front of them,”he said. “It’s as simple as that — three very mature young men that love to play the game.”Bennett will back up Cameron Lynch at outside linebacker, Zaire Franklin is behind Marqez Hodge in the middle linebacker spot and Juwan Dowels sits behind Brandon Reddish at cornerback.“I feel good about all three of those young men playing for us Friday night,”Shafer said.Keep it simple, SyracuseAbout 12:15 p.m. Tuesday was time for Shafer to clean out his office, to throw away what he didn’t need.“I’m going to be cleaning up my office, throwing away a bunch of stuff, trying to get to a minimalist approach, which is really the same game plan we have,”he said.Some calm before the season opening storm, Shafer said, is needed, both for himself and his players.They’ve practiced all summer with each other. Preparation has heightened nerves and Shafer hardly minds.“A lot of nervous energy,”he said, “which is good.”It’s just defenseVillanova runs an atypical offense with a set of “influence”plays in which the Wildcats will leave a defensive tackle unblocked and run around him —similar to the way other zone-read or triple-option attacks treat defensive ends, Shafer said Saturday.But the Orange head coach said he isn’t talking to his players any differently in preparation. He just wants them to stay aggressive, recover from any unusual plays Villanova may pull off and stick to the basic defensive principles of sticking to assignments and knocking opponents backward.“The big thing is if we get something that’s whacky that we’ve never seen before, we try to cover it down and play sound defense,”Shafer said. “If they get one on us, we’ve got to brush it off and go to the next play. That’s got to be the mind-set when you’re playing in a game like this.”Shafer said he told his players to make sure the Orange’s Football Championship Subdivision opponent isn’t capitalizing on Syracuse’s mistakes, but earning whatever yards it gets in the Carrier Dome.“The thing I like to talk to the defense about is earned plays,” Shafer, SU’s former defensive coordinator, said. “… but we’re not going to take away from our aggressive style on defense, but I think Coach Bullough and the rest of the defensive staff — they have the boys ready to play.” Comments Published on August 26, 2014 at 1:35 pm Contact Jacob: jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_
Facebook Twitter Google+ When Syracuse senior guard Rob Trudo looked at this season’s schedule, he figured the Orange would’ve clinched bowl eligibility by this time of the year. He couldn’t imagine that his offensive line teammates would be so decimated by injuries.But they are, leaving Syracuse (3-6, 1-4 Atlantic Coast) to face No. 22 Duke (7-1, 3-1) at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Carrier Dome with a patchwork offensive line that’s struggling week to week just to get five healthy-enough players on the field. Their lingering knocks and chronic injuries have changed the way SU practices. And as Syracuse fights for its bowl-eligible life, the injuries also stand at the front of a long list of reasons why this season hasn’t gone the way the Orange expected.“No one else that’s playing us cares, so we’ve got to find a way to go to war and that’s what we’re going to do,” head coach Scott Shafer said. The injuries have left Syracuse’s opponents smelling blood in the water — North Carolina State, a 20 percent blitz team, senior left tackle Sean Hickey said, rushed SU on half its plays on Saturday.AdvertisementThis is placeholder textHickey said that at the beginning of the season, he thought the Orange would have five or six wins by now. He also said he thought the team had about seven linemen that could play meaningful snaps. On top of the injuries on the line, freshman quarterback AJ Long is doubtful with a nerve injury and Austin Wilson could start against the Blue Devils. “But right now we’re kind of past that point,” Hickey said. “And the rest of some of the guys that are playing aren’t really themselves.”Junior tackle Michael Lasker joined right guard Nick Robinson on the list of SU linemen out this week. Starting center John Miller is listed as probable.Normally the Orange practices with eight first-team reps followed by four second-team reps, then eight first-team reps, Trudo said, but now it’s just a mix. A scout-team period of practice might become a walkthrough and the team might add more reps against the second team instead of the scout team, Hickey said.There are simply fewer reps in practice, he said, and fewer chances for players to work on their blocking technique.Some of them are off the field, getting treatment, just trying to be healthy for Saturday.“You look and say ‘Scout team, let’s go,’ and there’s five guys,” Shafer said. “Well you can’t do that, right?”Right tackle Ivan Foy has been out, battling a pair of leg injuries since limping off in SU’s 31-15 loss against Notre Dame at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 27. Right guard Omari Palmer has had to slide outside in his absence and had a brace on both of his legs against the Wolfpack last week. After hardly practicing last week and being listed as doubtful, Robinson started but only lasted a couple series against N.C. State before being replaced by Lasker — who usually plays tackle but had to slide inside. But Lasker struggled and was replaced by backup center Jason Emerich while Miller, who has also been on and off injury reports all season, played center. When Palmer limped off for a play, Jamar McGloster made his collegiate debut for one play before Palmer hobbled back in. “Of our group, this is the most banged-up we’ve ever been since I’ve been here,” Trudo said.This offensive unit is on its way to becoming just the first Orange side in the past six years to finish the season without a 900-yard rusher. That’s partly due to SU spreading its carries around more evenly.The 18 sacks allowed this season has the team one sack away from its worst performance in that area since 2011 when Syracuse went 5-7. The Orange also didn’t allow a sack until Week 3 and quarterback Terrel Hunt wasn’t sacked against Notre Dame in Week 4. All 18 sacks have come in six total games. It all leaves the Orange a game away from having its worst record since that 2011 season, or worse. And it’s left Hickey, ahead of closing out his Carrier Dome career on Senior Day Saturday, counting on players that were in the offensive line room, but far from the playing field two months ago.“They can physically go in there and be OK,” Hickey said. “It’s just, they need to make sure they know what they’re doing.” Comments Published on November 7, 2014 at 12:02 am Contact Jacob: jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_
Syracuse redshirt senior forward Miranda Drummond is one of 20 candidates for the Cheryl Miller Award, an award given to college basketball’s best small forward.Drummond had a strong first season with the Orange last year after her transfer two years earlier from St. Bonaventure. She averaged 14.9 points for the Orange last season and led SU in three-point percentage (.402) and 3-pointers made (84). Eight of the 20 Miller Award finalists will face SU this season, including Duke’s Leaonna Odom and Notre Dame’s Jackie Young. The Orange open their season Nov. 6 against North Dakota at 3 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Comments Facebook Twitter Google+ Published on October 24, 2018 at 2:17 pm Contact Michael: mmcclear@syr.edu | @MikeJMcCleary
Coach Gernot Rohr will once again look to Odion Ighalo for inspiration, with the China-based striker seeming to have rediscovered his scoring touch. The Super Eagles coach will also hope that his side’s defence, which has proved a source of worry, will enjoy better protection by hard-working midfielders, Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo. The Super Eagles can also count on midfielders Alex Iwobi and defender Ola Aina to provide attacking spark.The Bafana Bafana look very capable of ending the Super Eagles’ dream of adding to their three AFCON victories. The 1996 winners will take inspiration from the staggering counter-attacking performance against Egypt and their main offensive weapons, Percy Tau and Thembinkosi Lorch, the 2018/2019 ABSA Premiership Best Player. Both players showed how much menace they are capable of against the Pharaohs of Egypt.Coach Stuart Baxter can also depend on Lebo Mothiba, who has been a source of irritation to defenders since the tournament began, the creativity of Bongani Zungu and the reliability of Dean Furman in midfield.All the matches of AFCON 2019 are available to DStv subscribers on Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family packages, while selected matches will be available to DStv Access subscribers. On GOtv, the matches are available to subscribers on GOtv Max and GOtv Plus packages.Share this:FacebookRedditTwitterPrintPinterestEmailWhatsAppSkypeLinkedInTumblrPocketTelegram A semi-final spot at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is up for grabs when the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in one of the tournament’s quarter-final games today.The match between two past winners of the African Cup of Nations, billed for Cairo International Stadium, will be broadcast live at 8pm on SuperSport 7 and 10 on all DStv packages, and SuperSport Select 2 and 4 on GOtv Max and Plus packages.Both teams have met 13 times, with six Nigerian victories against South Africa’s two, the most recent being the 2 – 0 away victory over the Super Eagles in a 2019 AFCON Group E qualifier played in June 2017. The return leg last November in Johannesburg ended 1 – 1.
Share ECA praises positive impact of ‘Did You Know?’ campaign December 3, 2019 Share Related Articles Philip EasthillThe European Casino Association (ECA) a trade body representing land-based casino enterprises operating across Europe, has confirmed that Philip Easthill has chosen to end his tenure as Secretary General.Confirming its leadership departure, the ECA details that Easthill has chosen to join Brussels based marine leisure trade body ‘European Boating industry’ serving as the organisation’s Secretary General.The ECA and its members thanked Easthill’s service and contribution as Secretary General, which saw the executive spearhead a number of projects and initiatives on policy regulatory development and oversight with regards to casino management, development of AML codes and European-wide standards.Following Easthill’s departure, the ECA will now be implementing a new leadership structure for its secretariat, which sees Veronika Tisold serve its Executive Director, supported by CasinosAustria Head of Public Affairs, Hermann Pamminger appointed as a senior advisor.Updating stakeholders, ECA chair Per Jadlung said: “During his time at the ECA, Mr Easthill showed high levels of professionalism bringing the interests of ECA’s members and partners forward with commitment and dedication, achieving our goals and positioning the association as a key stakeholder.“He leaves the ECA in a very strong position for future growth. While he will be missed, we believe that he will be a true asset for the European Boating Industry. We now look forward to advancing the good work and further defending and promoting the interests of our sector.” StumbleUpon Submit
Ghana Black Queens captain, Elizabeth “Ama Pele” Addo has joined Chinese Women’s Super League side Jiangsu Suning for the 2019 season.Ama Pele has joined Jiangsu Suning for the 2019 seasonThe 25 year old had spent the 2018 season with Australian Women’s League side, Western Sydney Wanderers, on loan from American National Women’s League side, Seattle Reign.Elizabeth Addo will spend the 2019 season in ChinaAddo reunites with former Kvarnsvedens teammate and Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga and becomes the 4th African to move to the Asian nation in 2019. –Citi Sports
Newsroom GuidelinesNews TipsContact UsReport an Error Free agent power forward Patrick Patterson has agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Clippers, a league source confirmed following ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting Thursday.Wojnarowski initially reported on Aug. 1 that it was Patterson’s “intention” to sign with the Clippers after agreeing to a buyout on his final season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Once his $5.7 million deal cleared waivers that week, Wojnarowski reported that the 6-foot-9 Patterson planned to to sign on with the Clippers, although the former Kentucky standout said Aug. 5 that nothing yet was settled.The 30-year-old told WOWK-13 News in Huntington, W.V., that “right now, all the Clippers stuff is nothing but rumors. The main thing right now is me entrusting my camp, my agency to put forth me in a position to where I can capitalize and utilize my abilities.” Turns out that place is, indeed, with the Clippers, who now have one roster spot left as they fill out the supporting cast around their new superstar tandem of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.The 30-year-old power forward gives the Clippers an additional stretch big with a reputation as being a tough-minded veteran.Patterson averaged fewer than 15 minutes per game in two seasons with the Thunder, but in his prior three seasons with the Toronto Raptors, he averaged 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game over four seasons. In a total of nine NBA seasons, he’s averaged 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds playing for Houston, Sacramento, Toronto and Oklahoma City.
On a night when sprinkles came intermittently from the gray skies, a group of fans were shown on the video boards holding up a line of blue T-shirts that spelled out “WE BELIEVE.”Believe it or not, October has come and gone and there still isn’t a 2017 champion decided.With the Dodgers and Astros each winning three games in this best-of-seven series, everything comes into play in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium.All the cliches work: All hands on deck. Leave nothing behind.“This is when you’re a young kid and you’re kind of trying to play through all the heroes and heroics and talking about a Game 7 in the World Series,” Roberts said. “And here we are.”Halloween sports gatherings may be more customary for NBA, NHL or college football fans, but baseball hasn’t seen anything like this in Southern California. World Series Game 7: Dodgers vs. Astros, lineups, starting pitchers, TV info Whicker: Dodgers extend themselves to extend it to Game 7 Jansen struck out the Astros’ Josh Reddick and Carlos Beltran to get the stadium music back to thumping, the painted faces back to screaming and some Astros visiting fans to change their travel plans.Related Articles Wednesday night.Only then, fittingly, will this ride come to a complete and decisive conclusion.Video: Dodgers beat Verlander, force Game 7Chris Taylor’s RBI double and Corey Seager’s scoring fly ball in the sixth inning, followed by Joc Pederson’s solo homer in the eighth inning were enough offense. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stuck to a script of limited innings for starting pitcher Rich Hill and duct-taped a bridge of three relief pitchers to allow Kenley Jansen to pitch the final two innings and save it. Dodgers rally to beat Astros, extend World Series to Game 7 Photos: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros, World Series Game 6 
Newsroom GuidelinesNews TipsContact UsReport an Error PreviousLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during batting practice prior to game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ George Springer reacts after scoring on a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Rich Hill (not pictured) in the 3rd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ George Springer (4) rounds third base after hitting a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) in the 3rd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsHouston Astros’ George Springer (4) reacts as he rounds first base after hitting a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Rich Hill (not pictured) in the 3rd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ George Springer (4) watches his solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Rich Hill (not pictured) in the 3rd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts #30 goes out to the mound tio pull Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill #44 out of the game in the 5th inning with the bases loaded. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (31) is called out on strikes by Umpire Dan Iassogna in the 2nd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros center fielder George Springer #4 hits a solo homer in the 3rd inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill #44 walks toward 3rd base after Houston Astros center fielder George Springer #4 hit a solo homer in the 3rd inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger #35 catches foul ball hit by Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel #10 foul ball while Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes #15 looks on in the 2nd inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)The Houston Astros’ George Springer celebrates his solo home run in the third inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill during Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill throws to the plate during Game Two of the World Series against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Houston Astros’ George Springer scores past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes after his solo home run in the third inning during Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig can’t reach this third inning home run by the Houston Astros’ George Springer during Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Houston’s starting pitcher Justin Verlander in the 1st inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNGLos Angeles Dodgers’ Austin Barnes (15) and starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) in the 1st inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 warms up in the outfield before the game. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)A young boy gets a view from the top of the Astros dugout before the game. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers fan Angel Rodriguez of East Los Angeles poses for a picture with hall of fame Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Jaime Jarin prior to game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Fans in left field pavilion hold shirts that read “We Believe” prior to game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)The Dodger mascot prior to game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen #74 celebrates closing out the 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Fans celebrate during the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 celebrates after hitting a solo homer in the 7th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)The Dodgers’ Chris Taylor rounds first base after doubling in Austin Barnes (not pictured) to tie the score during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodgers Kenta Maeda, #18, reacts to making a strike out during 7th inning action in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor (3), center fielder Joc Pederson (31), and right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) react after the last out in the 9th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodgers Joc Pederson, Yasiel Puig and Chris Taylor react to the win in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) in the 8th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ Manager A.J. Hinch (14) waits for a pitching change in the 8th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) strikes out swinging in the 8th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros designated hitter Carlos Beltran #15 and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes #15 react to the final out of the game. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen #74 closed out the 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Joc Pederson, #31, rounds the bases after hitting a home run the 7th in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Joc Pederson, #31, hits a home run the 7th in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve sits on the bench in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor (3) is tagged out by Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) on a ground ball in the 8th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodgers Kenley Jansen, #74, reacts to getting the final out to win game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Cody Bellinger, #35, is frustrated after striking out in the 8th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Joc Pederson, #31, scores on a home run in the 7th as Astros Brian McCann, #16, looks on in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Joc Pederson, #31, reacts to his teammates after hitting a home run the 7th in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Cody Bellinger, #35, takes out Astros Jose Altuve, #27, at first base during 7th inning action in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 to force game 7 Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Austin Barnes and Kenley Jansen celebrate after the Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor (3), center fielder Joc Pederson (31), and right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) react after the last out in the 9th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen, left, hugs catcher Austin Barnes, right, after getting the final out in the 9th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen reacts after getting the final out in the 9th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger (35) reacts after striking out to end the inning in the 8th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen in the 8th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (31) reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (31) reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers bench reacts after Chris Taylor doubles to tie the game in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (31) high fives third base coach Chris Woodward after hitting a solo home run in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (31) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (31) hits a solo home run in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodgers Austin Barnes, #15, scores during the 6th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve reacts after grounding out with runners on in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ George Springer (4) gives a thumbs up after singling in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley (26) forces out Houston Astros’ Josh Reddick (22) at second base as Evan Gattis (not pictured) is safe on first base on a fielders choice in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley (26) forces out Houston Astros’ Josh Reddick (22) at second base as Evan Gattis (not pictured) is safe on first base on a fielders choice in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley (26) forces out Houston Astros’ Josh Reddick (22) at second base as Evan Gattis (not pictured) is safe on first base on a fielders choice in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda pitches in the 7th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodger fans cheer as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley scores on a sac fly by Corey Seager in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead over the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson is greeted in the dugout after his solo home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager can’t make the play on this ground ball by the Astros George Springer in the seventh inning during Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kenta Maeda throws to the plate during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) looks on as the Los Angeles Dodgers take the lead 2-1 as Chase Utley (not pictured) scores on a fly ball in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) hits a fly ball to take the lead 2-1 as Chase Utley (not pictured) scores in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig (66) rally the crowd in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35), right talks to catcher Brian McCann (16), left, after the Los Angeles Dodgers tie the game in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers bench reacts after Chris Taylor doubles to tie the game in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor (3) doubles in Austin Barnes (not pictured) to tie the game in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 celebrates with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner #10 after his 7th inning solo homer. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 hits a solo homer in the 7th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Musgrove #59 reacts to giving up a solo homer to Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 in the 7th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 celebrates after hitting a solo homer in the 7th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley and Corey Seager are greeted by teammates after Seager’s sac fly in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead over the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley is greeted by teammates Yasiel Puig, Joc Pederson and Cody Bellinger after scoring on a Corey Seager sac fly in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead over the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander kicks the first after giving up two runs in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor hits an RBI double in the sixth inning to tie the score against the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts takes receiver Brendan Morrow out of the game in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts takes starter Rich Hill out of the game in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Houston Astros’ Brian McCann (16) is hit by a pitch with two runners on in the 6th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor #3 rounds 1st base, hitting a double in the 6th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager #5 reacts to his sac fly that scored Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley #26 in the 6th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor #3 slide head first into 2nd on a double in the 6th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes #15 is welcomed into the dugout by Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 and Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig #66 after being driven in in the 6th inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Chase Utley, #26, scores off of Cody Bellingers fly out in the 5th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Corey Seager, #5, drives out the go ahead run against the Astros in the 6th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Astros Justin Verlander has a discussion with teammates as Dodgers get two men on in the 6th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) walks to the dugout after being pulled out of the game with runners on second and third base in the 5th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts, left, walks to the mound to pull starting pitcher Rich Hill with runners on in the 5th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston’s starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks off the mound after getting Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner (not pictured) pops up for the last out of the 1st inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNGHouston Astros’ Marwin Gonzalez (9) reacts after doubling in the 5th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) reacts after popping up in the 4th inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodgers Joc Pederson, #31, flips his bat after he hits inot a easy pop fly out in the 5th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Cody Bellinger, #35, questions the umpire after striking out in the 5th inning in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ catcher Brian McCann (15), left, and second baseman Carlos Correa (1), right, talk to starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) with Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson (not pictured) up to bat in the 2nd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Houston Astros’ Carlos CorreaLos Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig singles off of Houston’s Justin Verlander (not pictured) in the 2nd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Dodgers Corey Seager, #5, bobbled this line drive off of Astros George Springer but was able to make the out at first during 3rd inning action in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Chris Taylor, #3, pulls in this pop up by Astros Josh Reddick as Corey Seager, #5, pulls out of the way for the play during 3rd inning action in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles’ Cody Bellinger reacts as he strikes out against Houston’s Justin Verlander (not pictured) in the 2nd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers fans cheer during Game Two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Astros Justin Verlander, #35, started for the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Rich Hill started for the Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Rich Hill in the 1st inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)A young lady looked to go trick or treating as a throphy. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Orel Hershiser and Tommy Lasorda walk out to the mound to throw out the first pitch. The Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA 10/31/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Dodgers Andre Ethier with his daughter dressed as a witch before the start of Game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Nonni Medina of Temecula was hoping to scare off the Astros with her Bleeding Dodger Blue Halloween outfit at game 6 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, October 31, 2017. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during batting practice prior to game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Houston Astros’ George Springer reacts after scoring on a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Rich Hill (not pictured) in the 3rd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)NextShow Caption1 of 109Houston Astros’ George Springer reacts after scoring on a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Rich Hill (not pictured) in the 3rd inning of game six of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)ExpandSo now we get to see what November baseball looks like.A real Fall Classic. For those who remain breathing.The Dodgers die-hards still dancing at the end of Tuesday night’s Hollywood Halloween costume ball on Vin Scully Avenue knew that an anxiety-filled 3-1 victory in Game 6 over the Houston Astros in the 113th World Series meant one thing.There needs to be a seventh game. Some fans dressed as Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner — full red beards and flowing hair. All that was missing was the Jack-o-Lantern head.Tommy Lasorda and Orel Hershiser threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Sandy Koufax looked on from the stands near the Dodgers’ dugout. He was the last Dodgers pitcher to start a World Series Game 7. Magic Johnson even wore his extra-large Dodgers jacket.Whatever fans could do to will the team away from elimination, they seemed willing to try.They rained boos down on the Astros’ Yuli Gurriel every time he batted, as if it had anything to do with him popping out in the first inning or flying out to Yasiel Puig in the fourth. At one point when the boos started, Hill even stepped off the mound as if he wanted to allow the fans more time to release their frustrations over an incident back in Houston where the Astros’ first baseman was punished for making a racist gesture related to Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish.Now, as it turns out, Darvish, the Dodgers’ mid-season acquisition just for this purpose, will be given the ball to start Game 7. He didn’t get out of the second inning of Game 3 in his last outing.Before Game 6, it was reported that Clayton Kershaw sent a text to Roberts, telling him he’d be ready to pitch on Tuesday if needed.Roberts told him instead to be ready for the last out of Game 7.Now we’ll see if that happens. Guest analyst Mark Gubicza: Dodgers vs. Astros, Game 7 WATCH: Joc Jack! Pederson celebrates after his HR gives Dodgers 3-1 lead 