Arizona Diamondbacks Set to Take on Los Angeles Dodgers in NLDS
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October 6, 2022
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up for an exciting National League Division Series (NLDS) showdown against the second-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers. After sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in their first multi-game playoff series win since 2007, the D-backs are looking to continue their winning streak.
The NLDS will be a best-of-five series, with the first two games taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Game 3 will be held at Chase Field in Phoenix on Wednesday, and Game 4, if necessary, will also be hosted by the D-backs. A potential Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, back in Los Angeles.
All five games, if necessary, will be broadcasted on TBS, allowing fans all around the country to tune in and cheer for their favorite teams.
The winner of the series will move on to face either the No. 1 seed Atlanta Braves or No. 4 seed Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The NLCS is set to begin on Monday, October 16, giving the victorious team little time to rest before the next challenge.
During the regular season, the Diamondbacks had a mixed record against the Dodgers. They won five out of their first eight games against their rivals but unfortunately lost their last five matchups. However, the playoffs often bring out the best in teams, and the D-backs will be looking to reverse their recent trend.
The Diamondbacks have announced Merrill Kelly as their starting pitcher for Game 1, with ace pitcher Zac Gallen lined up for Game 2. On the other hand, the Dodgers will turn to the experienced Clayton Kershaw to take the mound in Game 1. With talented pitchers on both sides, the games promise to be a battle of strategy and skill.
Fans can mark their calendars with the NLDS schedule for the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers series:
– Saturday, October 7, 6:20 p.m. MST: Game 1 at Dodger Stadium
– Monday, October 9, 6:07 p.m. MST: Game 2 at Dodger Stadium
– Wednesday, October 11, 6:07 p.m. MST: Game 3 at Chase Field
– Thursday, October 12, 6:07 p.m. MST: Game 4 at Chase Field (if necessary)
– Saturday, October 14, 6:20 p.m. MST: Game 5 at Dodger Stadium (if necessary)
Fans can catch all the action on TBS or tune in to the game on the Arizona Sports app and 98.7 FM for the radio broadcast.
The Diamondbacks are ready to give it their all in hopes of advancing to the NLCS. With their recent success and determination, they are set to take on the Dodgers with confidence and strategy. Baseball fans will surely be in for an exciting series as these two teams battle it out for a chance at the ultimate prize – the World Series championship.