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What time is the Padres game today? What to know about NLDS Game 3 vs. the Dodgers – NBC 7 San Diego


What time is the Padres game today? What to know about NLDS Game 3 vs. the Dodgers – NBC 7 San Diego

The San Diego Padres have a chance to stop the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series run.

The Pads have advanced to the National League Division Series, where they will face the Dodgers in a best-of-five round starting Saturday. Tuesday's games move to San Diego, where both teams will aim for the lead in the NLDS.

Here's everything you need to know about the NLDS, including how to get tickets and where to watch the games.

When do the Padres play the Dodgers?

Tuesday's NLDS Game 3 between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at 6:08 p.m

Game 4 will also be played at Petco Park on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:08 p.m. Game 5, if necessary, will be played at Dodger Stadium on Friday, October 11th.

Date Series/Game Matchup
Saturday, October 5th at 5:38 p.m NLDS A, Game 1 Padres @ Dodgers
Sunday, October 6th at 5:03 p.m NLDS A, Game 2 Padres @ Dodgers
Tuesday, October 8th at 6:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 3 Dodgers @ Padres
Wednesday, October 9th at 6:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 4 Dodgers @ Padres
Friday, October 11th at 5:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 5 (if required) Padres @ Dodgers
2024 MLB Division Series schedule

Who will pitch for Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 3?

Tensions are running high between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers – and the teams' fans – after a difficult second game that left the series ending in a 1-1 tie.

Right-hander Michael King wants to pitch for the Padres.

In his last appearance, King pitched seven shutout innings, striking out 12, not walking a batter and limiting the Atlanta Braves to five hits in the Padres' 4-0 win in Game 1 of a National League Wild Card Series last Tuesday.

The last time King faced the Dodgers, he allowed one run and three hits in five innings and was credited for the victory in the Padres' 4-2 win at Dodger Stadium on September 24 that clinched them a spot in the postseason secured.

Fellow right-hander Walker Buehler will make his eighth start for the Dodgers since returning from a rehabilitation stint with their Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 5.20 ERA since returning to the Dodgers. He was 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA for the season.

The Dodgers are 9-7 in Buehler's 16 starts. Buehler is 6-1 with a 1.82 ERA lifetime against the Padres, including the postseason. The loss came on May 12, when he allowed three runs and five hits in 3 1/3 innings in a 4-0 loss.

Can I purchase tickets for the Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS?

It does not appear that tickets are still available for the NLDS games at Petco Park. However, tickets will be resold through the Padres' official sales partner, SeatGeek. Click here to search for tickets.

Postseason tickets are reserved exclusively for season ticket holders and all fans residing in the following counties and areas:

San Diego County, Baja California, Imperial County, Southern Orange County (San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Beach), Southern Riverside County (Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Hemet, Perris), La Paz County, Mohave County, Yuma County and Clark County.

All orders placed outside of these areas will be canceled and will not receive a refund, the Padres said.

Where to watch the Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS

Games 1-4 of the Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS series will be broadcast on FS1. Game and 5 will be broadcast on Fox.

The game can also be viewed by those with a subscription to MLB.TV (more info here) or Fubo.

Date Series/Game Transmitted
Saturday, October 5th at 5:38 p.m NLDS A, Game 1 FS1
Sunday, October 6th at 5:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 2 FS1
Tuesday, October 8th at 6:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 3 FS1
Wednesday, October 9th at 6:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 4 FS1
Friday, October 11th at 5:08 p.m NLDS A, Game 5 (if required) fox
2024 MLB Division Series schedule

Where to watch the Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS game in San Diego

While the Padres are away, Petco Park at Gallagher Square is hosting watch parties for the NLDS games against the Dodgers. Admission is $5 (children under 36 inches are free), with proceeds going to the Padres Foundation. Up to 6 tickets can be purchased per household and watch party.

Park-wide activities will take place throughout the stadium and select food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets for the watch party can be purchased here.

When will the World Series be played?

The 2024 World Series games are scheduled for Oct. 25 through Nov. 2 but could be played earlier depending on the pace of the American and National League championship series.

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