The Padres and Dodgers have been locked in a fierce battle all season, with no clear winner emerging. From their split games in South Korea to their back-and-forth exchanges throughout the summer, these two teams have been evenly matched. Now, as they face off in Game 5 of the National League Division Series, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner will move on to play for an NL pennant against the Mets.
Both teams are eager for this decisive game. Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. predicts it will be a fun matchup. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is excited about his team’s response to adversity and is looking forward to Game 5.
So, when and where can you watch this thrilling game? Game 5 will take place on Friday at Dodger Stadium at 5:08 p.m. PT and will be broadcasted on FOX. If you’re unable to catch it on TV, you can also stream it live on MLB.TV with authentication from a participating Pay TV provider.
As for the starting pitchers, Yu Darvish will take the mound for the Padres after an impressive performance in his last start against the Dodgers. The Dodgers have yet to announce their starter but have several options to consider.
In terms of lineups, both teams are strategizing based on recent performances and injuries among their players.
The bullpens will also play a crucial role after each team’s starter leaves the game. The Padres have kept their high-leverage arms fresh for this final showdown while considering ace Michael King as a possible relief option. The Dodgers’ approach will depend on their chosen starter or if they opt for another bullpen game like they did in Game 4.
Injuries could impact both teams’ lineups as Ha-Seong Kim and Joe Musgrove are out for the rest of the postseason for the Padres while Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas are questionable for Game 5 with injuries.
As far as individual performances go, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s power hitting has been outstanding throughout this series while Mookie Betts has provided a much-needed boost for the Dodgers after a slow start.
With so much at stake and these two rivals battling it out one last time, Game 5 promises to be an exciting showdown that baseball fans won’t want to miss.