Dodgers Host Mets in NLCS Game 1: Here’s How to Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the New York Mets in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The game will take place at Dodger Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT).

Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Dodgers, while Kodai Senga will pitch for the Mets. This matchup marks the fourth time these teams have faced each other in the postseason, following their previous encounters in the 1988 NLCS and the 2006 and 2015 NLDS.

Fans can watch the game on Fox, with Joe Davis providing play-by-play commentary and John Smoltz serving as the analyst. The game will also be available for streaming through various services, including the Fox Sports app, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and DirecTV.

The NLCS is a best-of-seven series, with the winner advancing to the World Series. The Dodgers advanced to the NLCS after a 3-2 series win over the San Diego Padres, while the Mets secured their spot with a 3-1 series win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

The series highlights the ongoing debate about the impact of payroll on team success. The Mets, Dodgers, and New York Yankees have the highest payrolls in baseball, while the Cleveland Guardians, who are competing in the American League Championship Series, rank 23rd in payroll. Despite the financial disparities, teams with lower payrolls have historically shown they can compete and win championships).