Dodgers-Padres free livestream online: How to watch MLB playoffs game 5, TV, schedule

The No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers play against the No. 4 San Diego Padres in game 5 of their MLB playoff series tonight. The matchup will begin at 7 p.m. CT on FOX. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.

The series is currently tied 2-2, so the winner of this game will advance to the next round of the postseason.

The Dodgers won 8-0 last game to keep their season alive. During the victory, Los Angeles had to use eight different pitchers. Notably, every Los Angeles pitcher played less than two innings, so they should be available this evening.

The Los Angeles offense played well in the victory, as they accrued three home runs and 12 hits. The team’s star right fielder Mookie Betts hit a solo home run in the first inning, so he is red-hot entering tonight’s game.

Shohei Ohtani has led the Dodgers offensively this season, but he has struggled in the postseason. The star player failed to record a hit in game 2 and game 3. However, he bounced back with a better performance last game, as he ended the night 1-3 with a couple of walks.

The Padres will need to perform better offensively tonight, as they were unable to score a single run in game 4. Notably, the team’s star third baseman Manny Machado was 0-4 at the plate last game, which lowered his postseason batting average to .200.

Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.