full disclosure haven't watched any of the NLCS and just a tad bit of the ALCS, so riddle me this one...

why did Kershaw get pulled after 5 in game 1, while verlander went out there and hossed it for a CG against the yanks? didn't realize verlander is 34, Christ that's ancient for a guy that still brings it...

if your answer to the above question is:

 


then I completely understand...