MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways as Dodgers even NLCS with Cubs

Clayton Kershaw The Dodgers are headed back to Los Angeles tied with the Chicago Cubs at one game apeice in the best-of-seven NL Division Series following Sunday's 1-0 win at Wrigley Field.

Thanks to ace Clayton Kershaw's gem and Kenley Jansen's six-out save, the Dodgers held the Cubs to two hits and enjoyed their 16th shutout this year. It was just the fourth time this year the Cubs were held to two or fewer hits in a game.

Here are three takeaways from Los Angeles' win:

1. Kershaw finally got his October narrative under control. Did Kershaw's two-out save in Game 5 of the NLDS finally jumpstart his postseason prowess? The three-time Cy Young winner hurled 4 2/3 innings of perfect ball before…