That's why it's so refreshing to see a Fall Classic that keeps it 100. With Clayton Kershaw and Dallas Keuchel opposing each other, the Astros and Dodgers open the World Series presented by YouTube TV on Tuesday night (8 p.m. ET/FOX) at Dodger Stadium having already achieved the rare feat of living up to their own individual acclaim and esteem.
Call it the Century Series, because these two teams, unlike so many others before them, have stayed true to their elite status.
"That's a great thing," Astros closer Ken Giles said.