The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off Sunday night, July 5, for the fourth and final game of their weekend series. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 7:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
This game marks the conclusion of a series where the Dodgers have won three straight against the Padres after opening the month with a loss. A win tonight would give the Dodgers a sweep of the four-game set.
This is the second game of MLB's "Star Spangled Sunday" event, which featured 15 games across various networks and streaming platforms. The Padres vs. Dodgers game is the final contest being broadcast live on national television.
Jason Benetti will handle play-by-play duties for the broadcast, joined by analysts Jake Peavy, Orel Hershiser, CC Sabathia, and reporter Ahmed Fareed.
How to Watch
For viewers looking to watch the Padres vs. Dodgers game without a cable subscription, DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial. The Choice package, which includes NBC, is recommended and costs $30 off for the first month after the trial. The game can also be streamed on Peacock for $16.99 per month, following a seven-day free trial.
Pitching Matchup
JP Sears (1-1, 6.97 ERA) is slated to start for the Padres. The Dodgers will counter with Emmet Sheehan (4-5, 5.08 ERA) on the mound.