The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the World Series on Tuesday. Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts belted home runs for the Dodgers while veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw collected eight strike outs in a dominant performance from the mound. The Dodgers are bidding to end a 32-year wait for the World Series, which is taking place on neutral territory in Arlington, Texas after a regular baseball season shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic. Game two in the series takes place at Globe Life Field on Wednesday. rcw/gph