Returning to the World Series meant the Dodgers had to triumph over an extra challenge: the hangover from coming up empty the year before.
Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher to win the National League Most Valuable Player award in nearly a half-century, coasting to an easy victory Thursday.
Troy Tulowitzki just hopes no one will hold any grudges when he picks the National League participants for the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game.
