The Los Angeles Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions, are just one win away from reaching the National League Championship Series for a second year in a row.
As the Dodgers head into Game 3 of the National Championship, they currently lead the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0. In Monday’s Game 2, the Dodgers clinched a 4-3 victory, managing to fend off a late-game surge from the Phillies in the ninth inning.
In a crucial moment at the bottom of the ninth, Max Muncy and Mookie Betts executed an impressive play on a bunt, successfully tagging out third baseman Nick Castellanos.
For those interested in the upcoming game, here’s what you need to know:
- When: October 8th at 9:08 PM ET / 6:08 PM PT
- Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- Channel: TBS, TruTV, HBO Max
- Streaming: DIRECTV (with a free trial), Sling TV
If the Phillies manage to win tonight, a Game 4 will take place tomorrow.
Start Time for Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 3
The scheduled start for this matchup is tonight, October 8th, at 9:08 PM ET / 6:08 PM PT.
Watching Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 3 for Free
If cable isn’t an option for you, consider a live TV streaming service that offers TBS. One popular choice is DIRECTV, which provides a 5-day free trial, with genre packs starting at $59.99 per month. These packs include options for TBS.
If you’re looking for something less permanent, the Sling Orange Day Pass is available for $4.99, giving you a 24-hour pass to everything on Sling TV Orange, including TBS.
Starting Pitchers for Game 3
Despite earlier indications that Ranger Suarez might take the mound, Phillies manager has confirmed that Aaron Nola will start Game 3. Nola had a challenging regular season with 5 wins and 10 losses, posting a 6.01 ERA.
On the Dodgers’ side, ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start tonight. In the postseason, he has recorded nine strikeouts and allowed two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings.
NLDS Schedule for Dodgers vs. Phillies
Below are the scheduled game times (in ET):
- 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)*
*Game 4 and Game 5 are contingent on the outcomes of earlier games.
