Two Connecticut natives are especially pleased with the World Series outcome.  Redding native Charlie Morton earned the save for his performance out of the Astros bullpen. New Britain native and former UConn star George Springer was named World Series MVP, as the Houston Astros dominated Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, to earn the franchise its first-ever title.  Sports Illustrated boldly predicted the win on a 2014 cover - after Houston had lost more than 100 games for three straight years - proclaiming: "Your 2017 World Series Champs." It featured a picture of George Springer in a bright Astros jersey.