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Twenty-six months ago, Hill was pitching for the Long Island Ducks in the independent Atlantic League. On Wednesday night, the 37-year-old lefty will be on the mound for the Dodgers starting Game 2 of the World Series.
Baseball fans in Los Angeles who have waited 29 years between Dodgers World Series appearances were quick on social media to express their excitement after the Game 1 victory.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 11, the most by a pitcher in a World Series opener since 1968, Chris Taylor and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night.
Blake Griffin scored 22 points, Patrick Beverley added 19 and the unbeaten Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 102-84 on Tuesday night.
Kempe also scored the shootout winner as the Kings edged Ottawa 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Kase had two goals, Anaheim scored three times in the second period and Philadelphia lost Patrick to an undisclosed injury in a 6-2 Ducks win on Tuesday night.
The legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker breaks down why we've seen so many strong defensive efforts to start this season.
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It's been a generation, but finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday, in what could be the hottest World Series game on record.
Two Riverside families are all friends now, but Tuesday night, they'll be rooting for two different teams in the World Series. The Marisnick's son is an Astro and the Barnes' son is a Dodger.
As the World Series approaches, Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner sits for an extended interview with CBS2 Sports Director Jim Hill.
In just two years at helm Dave Roberts has the Dodgers in the World Series. He sat down with CBS2's Jim Hill with some insight on how he built a winner.
Adrian Kempe and Trevor Lewis scored for Los Angeles (6-1-1), which had won four in a row.
The Giants, projected as a possible playoff contender, are a huge disappointment, even with injuries crippling an already-suspect offense.
Look for Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager to be back in the Los Angeles lineup when the World Series begins.
