Following just one game in the postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies, who clinched the NL East title, are set for an exciting matchup in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight.
In an action-packed Game 1, Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez hit a three-run home run, putting the defending champions ahead 5-3 during the seventh inning. Unfortunately for the Phillies, they couldn’t bounce back in the next inning, resulting in a loss. With tonight’s game, the Dodgers are one step closer to potentially advancing to the NLCS unless the Phillies can even the series before it heads to California.
Currently, the odds favor the Dodgers significantly. They’re listed at -330 to win the series, and for Game 2, they are at -130.
What to Know About Dodgers vs. Phillies, Game 2
- When: October 4th, 6:08 PM ET / 3:08 PM PT
- Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)
- Channel: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
- Streaming: DirectTV (try it for free), Sling TV
If you’re looking to watch Game 2 without cable, a live TV streaming service is necessary to access TBS for free. One good option is DirectTV, which comes with a 5-day free trial and starts at $59.99 per month, offering various subscription packages, including one that features TBS.
If you want something more short-term, you might consider the Sling Orange Day Pass for $4.99, giving you 24-hour access to all Sling TV Orange channels, including TBS.
Starting Pitchers for Game 2
For the Dodgers, Blake Snell will take the mound. He finished the regular season with a record of 5-4 and a 2.35 ERA. He also had a strong showing in the postseason, pitching seven innings against the Reds in Wild Card Game 1.
On the other side, the Phillies will start Jesús Luzardo, who had a season record of 15-7 and a 3.92 ERA.
NLDS Schedule for Dodgers vs. Phillies
Here are the scheduled game times, all in ET:
- Game 1: Saturday, October 4th, 6:38 PM (TBS, HBO Max)
- Game 2: Monday, October 6th, 6:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)
- Game 3: Tuesday, October 8th, 9:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)
- Game 4: Wednesday, October 9th, 6:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)*
- Game 5: Friday, October 11th, 8:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)*
*Dates subject to change based on need.
