Hendricks, Cubs bested by Kershaw, LA in G2

CHICAGO — The Cubs did not face Clayton Kershaw this past regular season. The only time the left-hander’s name was mentioned around Wrigley Field was when Kyle Hendricks passed him for the best ERA in the National League, and that was because Kershaw didn’t have enough innings to qualify after being injured. On Sunday night, Kershaw topped Hendricks, and did so efficiently and in historic fashion.

Making his third start and fourth appearance this postseason, Kershaw struck out six and gave up two hits over seven innings to lead the Dodgers to a 1-0 victory over the Cubs and even the NL Championship Series at one win apiece. Kenley Jansen took over in the eighth, and got the final six outs in order for the save. Adrian Gonzalez gave Kershaw all the support he needed when he led off the second with a home run into the left-field bleachers.

• NLCS Game 3: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on FS1

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 15   CHC 8, LAD 4 Gm 2 Oct. 16   LAD 1, CHC 0 Gm 3 Oct. 18 8 p.m. CHC @ LAD FS1 Gm 4 Oct. 19 8 p.m. CHC @ LAD FS1 Gm 5 Oct. 20 8 p.m. CHC @ LAD FS1 *Gm 6 Oct. 22 TBD LAD @ CHC FS1 *Gm 7 Oct. 23 TBD LAD @ CHC FS1 * If necessary | All times listed ET  • NLCS coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Dodgers

Think about this: The only games the Dodgers have won this postseason are the games in which Kershaw has pitched.

The left-hander retired the first 14 batters he faced before Javier Baez — who else? — singled to left. Rookie Willson Contreras followed with another base hit but Kershaw got Jason Heyward to pop up and end the fifth. According to Elias, Kershaw tied Jerry Reuss (Game 2, 1981 NLDS) and Sandy Koufax (Game 1, 1963 World Series) for the longest no-hit bid by a …

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