The Los Angeles Dodgers play against the Philadelphia Phillies this evening at 5:40 p.m. CT on TBS. Fans can watch this MLB game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. If that streaming method has already been used, then Sling offers a first month discount to new users.

The Dodgers enter this matchup with a 55-36 record, as they lead the National League West by 7.5 games. This divisional lead has given Los Angeles some breathing room, but the San Diego Padres are still within reach of first place. With this in mind, the Dodgers would love to knock off the Phillies this evening.

Los Angeles is coming off a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers, even though they did not have star player Mookie Betts in the lineup. Betts has been a leader for the Dodgers offense, boasting a .304 batting average this year. However, he has been dealing with an injured wrist since last week, and he will be unavailable for this evening’s game.

The Dodgers will have to rely on Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman to carry the team without Betts in the lineup. Ohtani leads the team in batting average and home runs, while Freeman boasts a team-high .406 on base percentage this season.

The Phillies are atop the National League East with a 58-32 record. The team has struggled recently, as they are coming off a series loss to the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia only scored one run in their last two games combined, which must change for the team to win this evening.

The Phillies offense has been led by Bryce Harper this year, as he possesses a .303 batting average. Additionally, Harper leads the team with 20 home runs this season, making him a massive threat at the plate. However, he has been injured for the past two weeks, so he might not be in tonight’s lineup.

If Harper is unable to play this evening, then Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm will need to carry the offensive load. He leads the team with 70 RBI and is close to a .300 batting average, so he is capable of stepping up for Philadelphia tonight.

Fans can watch this MLB game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a first month discount to new users.