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It all comes down to Game 5.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres in a win-or-go-home contest with a spot in the NLCS on the line.

The top-seeded Dodgers opened the NLDS against their division rivals with a 7-5 win in Game 1. The Padres stormed back with wins in Games 2 and 3, but were unable to close out the series in San Diego. Instead, the Dodgers bullpen prevailed with a shutout in Game 4, forcing the series back to LA

Now one side will advance to the NLCS and move one step closer to a spot in the World Series while the other side’s season comes to an end.

Here’s how to watch Game 5 of the NLDS between the Padres and Dodgers.

When is Game 5 of the Padres-Dodgers NLDS?

Game 5 will be played on Friday, October 11th.

When is Game 5 of the Padres-Dodgers NLDS?

First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.

Here’s how to watch Game 5 of the Padres-Dodgers

The game will be broadcast on FOX and available to stream on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app.

Padres-Dodgers Game 5 Likely Pitchers

Yu Darvish is called up to the Padres. The 38-year-old right-hander was masterful in Game 2, giving up just three hits and one run in seven innings as the Padres cruised to a 10-2 win.

The Dodgers have not yet announced their Game 5 starter after eight pitchers contributed to the team’s Game 4 shutout win.

Who will the Padres-Dodgers winner play in the NLCS?

The winner of Friday’s Padres-Dodgers game will face the sixth-seeded New York Mets in the NLCS. The Mets, needing a win against the Braves the day after the regular season ended to reach the playoffs, eliminated the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card Series before defeating the division rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS.

The Padres-Dodgers winner will receive home field advantage in the NLCS beginning in Game 1 on Sunday.