Dodgers and Phillies meet in heavyweight NLDS showdown
USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale breaks down the NLDS series between the red-hot Dodgers and NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies.
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The Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of one of the most highly-anticipated division series in MLB history.
While the star-studded Dodgers try to become baseball’s first repeat champion in a quarter-century, the Phillies earned a bye to the NLDS by running away with the NL East behind a historic season from slugger Kyle Schwarber.
Shohei Ohtani will make his first career postseason pitching appearance in the opener in front of a frenzied crowd at Citizens Bank Park.
“They’re known to be very passionate fans,” Ohtani said a day before Game 1. “The atmosphere, I’m sure, is going to be passionate and rocking, as well. And one thing I do know is that they serve really good (Philly) cheesesteaks at the clubhouse.”
What time is Dodgers vs Phillies game today?
First pitch in Philadelphia is set for 6:38 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park.
How to watch Dodgers vs Phillies: TV channel, stream
Saturday’s game will air on TBS and can be streamed with Sling TV.
Watch Dodgers vs. Phillies on Sling TV