How to Watch the Dodgers Play the Braves in the Playoffs: Game Times, TV Network & More
[Editor’s note: This story has been updated]
The NLCS is all set to begin with the No. 1 seed Dodgers and No. 2 seed Braves meeting up for a seven-game, no days off, rollercoaster of a series beginning Monday, October 12th. Both teams are 5-0 this postseason with Atlanta sweeping the Marlins and the Dodgers doing the same to the Padres in the NLDS. This marks the 4th NLCS appearance in the last five seasons for LA.
HOW AND WHERE TO WATCH:
Game 1: Monday
- When: October 12
- First Pitch: 5:08 pm PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: Fox or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: RHP Walker Buehler vs. LHP Max Fried
Game 2: Tuesday
- When: October 13
- First Pitch: 3:05 PM PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: FS1 or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. RHP Ian Anderson
Game 3: Wednesday
- When: October 14
- First Pitch: 3:05 PM PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: FS1 or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: TBA vs RHP Kyle Wright
Game 4: Thursday
- When: October 15
- First Pitch: 5:08 PM PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: Fox/FS1 or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: Clayton Kershaw vs Bryse Wilson
Game 5: Friday
- When: October 16
- First Pitch: 6:08 PM PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: FS1 or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: Dustin May vs A.J. Minter
Game 6: Saturday
- When: October 17
- First Pitch: 1:38 PM PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: FS1 or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: Walker Buehler vs LHP Max Fried
Game 7: Sunday *If Necessary*
- When: October 18
- First Pitch: 5: 15 PM PT
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch: Fox or stream on MLB.TV
- Broadcast Team: Joe Buck and John Smoltz
- Spectrum Sportsnet LA will have pre and post-game coverage
- AM570 LA Sports Radio will have full coverage
- Dodgersnation.com will also be streaming pre and post-game coverage on YouTube
- Starting Pitchers: TBA vs TBA
HOW THEY GOT HERE
The Dodgers claimed their eighth straight NL West crown in 2020 going 43-17 in the shortened 60-game season. Paced by offseason trade acquisition Mookie Betts (16) and resurgent outfielder A.J. Pollock (16), LA leads baseball in home runs with 118.
Each club features a pair of NL MVP hopefuls in Betts and Corey Seager for LA, and Atlanta with Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna, Jr. It’s no secret that Atlanta’s first baseman Freeman has been having a stellar season and doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon, while for LA the bats of Bellinger and Muncy appear to be waking up at the right time.
On the pitching front, the Dodgers, anchored by long-time ace Clayton Kershaw, lead MLB in team ERA (3.02). While Walker Buehler’s performances so far have been a bit short due to a blister, it would seem that manager Dave Roberts is not worried. Atlanta will be looking to their young starters Max Fried, Kyle Wright, and Ian Anderson to shut down the Dodgers’ explosive offense.
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