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It all comes down to Game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the San Diego Padres for a win-or-go-home contest with a spot in the NLCS on the line.
The top-seeded Dodgers opened the NLDS against their division rivals with a 7-5 victory in Game 1. The Padres stormed back with victories in Games 2 and 3 but were unable to close out the series in San Diego. Instead the Dodgers' bullpen came through with a shutout in Game 4 to force the series back to L.A.
Now, one side will advance to the NLCS and get one step closer to a World Series berth, while the other will see its season come to a close.
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Here is how you can tune into Game 5 of the NLDS between the Padres and Dodgers.
When is Game 5 of the Padres-Dodgers NLDS?
Game 5 will be played on Friday, Oct. 11.
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What time is Game 5 of the Padres-Dodgers NLDS?
First pitch is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. PT.
How to watch Padres-Dodgers Game 5
The game will air on FOX and can be streamed on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app.
Padres-Dodgers Game 5 probable pitchers
Yu Darvish will get the nod for the Padres. The 38-year-old righty was masterful in Game 2, surrendering just three hits and one run across seven innings as the Padres rolled to a 10-2 triumph.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers. While he had a strong regular season, his first MLB postseason start was one to forget, as he allowed five runs across three innings in the Dodgers' Game 1 win.
Who will the Padres-Dodgers winner play in the NLCS?
The winner of Friday's Padres-Dodgers game will play the sixth-seeded New York Mets in the NLCS. The Mets, who needed a win against the Braves the day after the regular season ended just to reach the playoffs, knocked out the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card Series before defeating the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS.
The Padres-Dodgers winner will get home-field advantage in the NLCS beginning with Game 1 on Sunday.
Where to watch the Padres-Dodgers NLDS Game 5 in San Diego
While the Padres are away, Petco Park will host watch parties at Gallagher Square for the NLDS games against the Dodgers. Admission costs $5 (children under 36 inches are free) with proceeds going to the Padres Foundation. Up to 6 tickets can be purchased per household per watch party.
The stadium will host activities throughout the park, and select food and drink offerings will be available for purchase.
Watch party tickets can be purchased here.
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