How to watch Dodgers-Mets on Friday: Time, TV info, MLB stream, pitchers for Los Angeles vs. New York game
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets meet at Dodger Stadium on Friday night in the second of a crucial four-game series for both teams as Major League Baseball's pennant races heat up.
The Dodgers are trying to chase down the Giants in the NL West, entering Friday trailing by 2½ games – but have a huge 9½-game lead in the wild-card standings. The Mets meanwhile, have struggled through the summer and find themselves in third place in the NL East, five games back after leading the division for three months from May-August.
The Dodgers, who took Thursday's opener, have won all four contests between the two teams this season – including a three-game sweep last weekend at Citi Field in New York.
Here's what to know for Friday's game
Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
TV: MLB Network (local: SNY, SportsNet LA)
Live stream: MLB.TV
Starting pitchers: Dodgers – Walker Buehler (12-2, 2.09 ERA) vs. Mets – Carlos Carrasco (0-1, 10.32 ERA)
Betting info: SportsBookWire.usatoday.com
What time is Dodgers vs. Mets on Friday?
Friday's game at Dodger Stadium starts at 10:10 p.m. ET.
Is Dodgers vs. Mets on TV?
MLB Network will air Friday's game at Dodger Stadium, but local viewers can watch on SNY (New York) or SportsNet LA (Los Angeles).
Dodgers City Connect uniforms
Los Angeles will debut a new uniform Friday, the latest MLB team to get a "City Connect" series kit.
MLB standings 2021: NL East, NL West, wild-card
Entering Friday's games:
NL East
- Atlanta Braves
- Philadelphia Phillies (4 games back)
- New York Mets (5 GB)
- Washington Nationals
- Miami Marlins
NL West
- San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2.5 GB)
- San Diego Padres (12 GB)
- Colorado Rockies
- Arizona Diamondbacks
National League wild-card standings
- Los Angeles Dodgers (+9.5)
- San Diego Padres
- Cincinnati Reds (1 GB)
- St. Louis Cardinals (3.5 GB)
- Philadelphia Phillies (5 GB)
- New York Mets (6 GB)
Who is pitching for Dodgers and Mets?
Right-hander Walker Buehler (12-2, 2.02 ERA) gets the start for the Dodgers. The 27-year-old is a frontrunner for the NL Cy Young Award and in his last start, struck out 10 Mets in seven innings. Carlos Carrasco (0-1, 10.32 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets. The 34-year-old righty has only made four starts since making his 2021 debut on July 30.