Astros tip their caps to Clayton Kershaw after 11-strikeout performance

LOS ANGELES — To George Springer, Clayton Kershaw had been just a guy he’d seen on television.
The Houston Astros’ leadoff man had watched video of arguably the best pitcher on the planet before Game 1 of the World Series.
Afterward, he had a new understanding of Kershaw.
“The video,” Springer said, “doesn’t do it any justice.”
Springer had struck out all three times against Kershaw, and once against Kenley Jansen, contributing to a 12-strikeout ni