Braves 2021 postseason: NLCS game, TV schedule

The Braves will host the Dodgers in Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-seven National League Championship Series Saturday and Sunday at Truist Park.

First pitch of Saturday’s Game 1 is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. followed by a 7:37 p.m. first pitch for Sunday’s Game 2. Both games, and the entire series, will be televised nationally on TBS. ( Radio: 680, 93.7, 100.5).

After winning the NL East, the Braves defeated NL Central champion Milwaukee 3-1 in the best-of-five National League Division Series. The Dodgers defeated St. Louis in the wild-card game and defeated the Giants 2-1 Thursday in Game 5 of the other NLDS matchup.

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Here’s a look at the game-by-game series breakdown:

National League Championship Series

(All games televised on TBS; Radio 680, 93.7, 100.5.)

Game 1: Dodgers at Braves, Saturday, Oct. 16, 8:07 p.m.

Game 2: Dodgers at Braves, Sunday, Oct. 17, 7:37 p.m.

Game 3: Braves at Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 19, TBD

Game 4: Braves at Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 20, TBD

Game 5*: Braves at Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 21, TBD

Game 6*: Dodgers at Braves, Saturday, Oct. 23, TBD

Game 6*: Dodgers at Braves, Sunday, Oct. 24, TBD

* — If necessary

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