ARLINGTON, Texas — Mookie Betts hit a leadoff homer in the sixth inning, continuing a brilliant performance for the versatile star and helping the Los Angeles Dodgers post an 8-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night.

Betts also walked, stole second and third and scored on Muncy’s bouncer to first in the fifth, sparking Los Angeles’ four-run inning. He singled in the eighth inning.

Clayton Kershaw pitched six effective innings for the NL champions. The three-time Cy Young Award winner struck out eight and walked one. He picked up his second Series victory in five starts.

Game 2 is Wednesday night.