First pitch for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs is officially set for 6:01 p.m. PT at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Dodgers currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series.
The start time was locked in by the New York Yankees defeating the Houston Astros in Game 3 to ensure the American League Championship Series will at least go five games. They will play Game 4 on Tuesday and Game 5 on Wednesday, with each beginning at 5:08 p.m. PT.
Had the Astros swept the ALCS, the start time for Game 4 between the Dodgers and Cubs would’ve been moved up to 5:08 p.m. As it stands, only a potential Game 6 of the NLCS does not have a firmly set start time.
If the ALCS is forced to a Game 7, that will be given a 5:08 p.m. start, with the Cubs and Dodgers squaring off at 1:08 p.m on Saturday. If the ALCS has concluded and only an NLCS game is to be played that day, Dodger Stadium will see a 5:08 p.m. start time.
All remaining NLCS games will be televised exclusively on TBS. Brian Anderson is handling play-by-play duties and he’s joined by analyst Ron Darling and reporter Sam Ryan. NLCS games are also available via Watch TBS Live, Sling TV and PlayStation Vue.
Remaining 2017 NLCS schedule
Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6:01 p.m., at Wrigley Field
Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:01 p.m., at Wrigley Field
Game 5*: Thursday, Oct. 19, 5:08 p.m., at Wrigley Field
Game 6*: Saturday, Oct. 21, 1:08 p.m. or 5:08 p.m., at Dodger Stadium
Game 7*: Sunday, Oct. 22, 4:38 p.m., at Dodger Stadium
*if necessary
