The Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs are heating up as teams vie for a chance at the World Series. On Friday, October 17, two crucial games are set to occur in both the National League and American League Championship Series.
Today’s MLB Playoff TV Schedule
NLCS Game 4: Brewers vs. Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers, leading their series against the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0, will aim to clinch their second consecutive National League pennant. The decisive Game 4 will take place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles at 7:38 p.m. Central Time. Fans can watch this action on TBS and TruTV.
- Game 1: Dodgers 2, Brewers 1 (Dodgers lead 1-0)
- Game 2: Dodgers 5, Brewers 1 (Dodgers lead 2-0)
- Game 3: Dodgers 3, Brewers 1 (Dodgers lead 3-0)
- Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17, 7:38 p.m.
- Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 18, 7:08 p.m. (if necessary)
- Game 6: Monday, Oct. 20, 5:08 p.m. (if necessary)
- Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7:08 p.m. (if necessary)
ALCS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Mariners
In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are locked in a tight battle, tied 2-2 in their series. Pivotal Game 5 will kick off at T-Mobile Park in Seattle at 5:08 p.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.
- Game 1: Mariners 3, Blue Jays 1 (Mariners lead 1-0)
- Game 2: Mariners 10, Blue Jays 3 (Mariners lead 2-0)
- Game 3: Blue Jays 13, Mariners 4 (Mariners lead 2-1)
- Game 4: Blue Jays 8, Mariners 2 (series tied 2-2)
- Game 5: Friday, Oct. 17, 5:08 p.m.
- Game 6: Sunday, Oct. 19, 7:03 p.m. (if necessary)
- Game 7: Monday, Oct. 20, 7:08 p.m. (if necessary)
Pitching Matchups
Today’s starting pitchers for both series are as follows:
- NLCS: Brewers’ Jose Quintana (left-hander) vs. Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (right-hander)
- ALCS: Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman (right-hander) vs. Mariners’ Bryce Miller (right-hander)
MLB Playoff Bracket Overview
The winners of the NLCS and ALCS will proceed to the World Series, scheduled to start on October 24. The championship series are contested as a best-of-seven format.
As the Dodgers strive for a sweep and the Blue Jays and Mariners battle for supremacy, fans can expect thrilling baseball action today.
