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2017 NLDS: Start Times For Dodgers-Diamondbacks Game 3 And Potential Games 4 And 5 Announced

Matthew Moreno
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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The National League Division Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will shift to Chase Field on Monday for Game 3, and if necessary a Game 4 on Tuesday. MLB announced start times for those contests, but they hinge on other playoff scenarios.

Should each American League Division Series end in a sweep, first pitch for Game 3 at Chase Field will be set for 6:08 p.m. PT. If only one ALDS results in a sweep, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks will begin play at 7:08 p.m. That will also be the start time if both ALDS matchups see a Game 4 on Monday.

As for a potential Game 4 between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, first pitch will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 6:08 p.m. if the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals are also playing a fourth game in their matchup. If there is only one NLDS game to be played Tuesday, it will begin at 5:08 p.m. PT.

Should the Dodgers and D-Backs go to a Game 5 on Thursday, Oct. 12, first pitch at Dodger Stadium will either be 5:08 p.m. or 6:08 p.m. They will have an earlier start time if it’s the only NLDS game being played that day.

Regardless of the scenarios, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks will have primetime slots throughout the NLDS. Game 1 begins Friday night at 7:31 p.m., while first pitch at Dodger Stadium for Game 2 is 6:08 p.m.

TBS has exclusive broadcast rights for the entire NL playoffs. Complete NLDS schedule and pitching probables included below.

Game 1: Friday, Oct. 6, 7:31 p.m. PT, Dodger Stadium, Taijuan Walker vs. Clayton Kershaw

Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 7, 6:08 p.m., Dodger Stadium, Robbie Ray vs. Rich Hill

Game 3: Monday, Oct. 9, 6:08 p.m. or 7:08 p.m., Chase Field, Yu Darvish vs. Zack Greinke

Game 4*: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5:08 p.m. or 6:08 p.m., Chase Field, Alex Wood vs. TBA

Game 5*: Thursday, Oct. 12, 5:08 p.m. or 6:08 p.m., Dodger Stadium TBA vs. Clayton Kershaw

*If necessary

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com