The National League Championship Series is set to begin on Sunday night in Los Angeles with the Dodgers facing off against the New York Mets. The Mets have had an impressive run, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card Series and the Philadelphia Phillies in the Division Series to make it to the NLCS. On the other hand, the Dodgers had to overcome the Padres to secure their spot in the series.
The NLCS is a best-of-seven series, with the winner advancing to the World Series. The schedule for the Dodgers vs. Mets NLCS is as follows:
– Game 1: Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8:15 p.m. ET on FOX
– Game 2: Monday, Oct. 14 at 4:08 p.m. ET on FOX
– Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1
– Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 17 (Time TBD) on FOX
– Game 5 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 18 (Time TBD) on FOX
– Game 6 (if necessary): Sunday, Oct. 20 (Time TBD) on FOX
– Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, Oct. 21 (Time TBD) on FOX
For those looking to watch Game 1, it will be broadcast on FOX at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The probable pitchers for Game 1 are RHP Jack Flaherty for the Dodgers and RHP Kodai Senga for the Mets. The odds currently favor the Dodgers at -165, with the Mets at +140. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0.
Both teams have compelling storylines heading into the NLCS. The Mets, also known as the Miracle Mets, have had a rollercoaster journey to get to this point. They have shown resilience and clutch performances throughout the postseason, earning themselves a well-deserved break before the NLCS. With a deep lineup and a strong veteran rotation, the Mets pose a significant challenge to the Dodgers.
On the other hand, the Dodgers, despite their struggles in previous playoff rounds, come into the NLCS with a powerhouse offense and a talented bullpen. With key players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers have the offensive firepower to match up against any team. The question mark remains their rotation, which has been plagued by injuries but has shown resilience throughout the season.
As the NLCS gets underway, baseball fans can expect an exciting and competitive series between two formidable teams. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the series progresses.
