The Obligatory World Series Game 3 Column

Shank half-heartedly bangs out a World Series column.

HOUSTON — An Ode To The ’Stros.

The World Series returned to Houston Friday and the resurgent Astros thumped the Dodgers, 5-3, to take a two-games-to-one lead in the 113th World Series.

Lord knows there’s a lot to love about the Astros this year.

Let’s start with the obvious:

Yep, go read a Globe sports columnist for obvious takes.