The National League Championship Series is set to kick off on Sunday night in Los Angeles as the Dodgers prepare to host the New York Mets. The Mets have fought their way through the Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers and the Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies to make it to the NLCS. On the other hand, the Dodgers took on the Padres to secure their spot in the championship series. This best-of-seven series will determine which team will advance to the World Series.
Here is the complete schedule for the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Mets:
– Game 1: Sunday, October 13 at 8:15 p.m. ET on FOX
– Game 2: Monday, October 14 at 4:08 p.m. ET on FOX
– Game 3: Wednesday, October 16 at 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1
– Game 4: Thursday, October 17 (Time to be announced) on FOX
– Game 5 (if necessary): Friday, October 18 (Time to be announced) on FOX
– Game 6 (if necessary): Sunday, October 20 (Time to be announced) on FOX
– Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, October 21 (Time to be announced) on FOX
The first game will take place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles with probable pitchers RHP Jack Flaherty for the Mets and RHP Kodai Senga for the Dodgers. The odds favor the Dodgers at -165, with an over/under set at 8.0 runs.
The Mets have shown resilience and determination throughout the postseason, earning themselves a well-deserved break before the NLCS. With a deep lineup and a strong veteran rotation, they have proven to be a force to be reckoned with. However, their bullpen has shown signs of weakness, particularly with closer Edwin Díaz showing signs of fatigue.
On the other hand, the Dodgers, despite their struggles in previous playoff appearances, come into the NLCS with a powerful offense led by Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Their bullpen has been a standout performer in crucial moments, but the rotation remains a concern with injuries affecting key pitchers.
As the NLCS gets underway, both teams will be looking to showcase their strengths and secure a spot in the World Series. The matchup promises to be an exciting and intense battle between two talented teams vying for baseball’s ultimate prize. Stay tuned for all the action and drama as the Mets take on the Dodgers in the NLCS showdown.
