Phillies vs. Cardinals Livestream: How to Watch Game 2 of the Wild Card Series Online
Baseball’s postseason has a new three-game wildcard format, and Friday’s wildest Game 1 ended in a ninth inning with six runs from Philadelphia, helping the Phillies to a stunning comeback win over the Cardinals. In tonight’s Game 2, St. Louis faces elimination in what could be the final game for future Hall of Famers Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. The Phillies send ace Aaron Nola to the mound and he’s fought off by Miles Mikolas. Game 2 begins today at 7:37pm CT (8:37pm ET) on ESPN2.
Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NL Wildcard series on Saturday.
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So you can follow baseball’s postseason from the wild card round through the World Series wirelessly.
What is the Phillies-Cardinals Series schedule?
The Cardinals won the NL Central but ended up behind the other two division winners — the Dodgers in the NL West and the Braves in the NL East — so they need to play in the first round rather than rest on a bye. They started as No. 3 against the Phillies, who are the No. 6 final team to qualify for the National League playoffs.
Here’s the schedule for the Cards Phillies series. All games will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
- Game 1: Phillies 6, Cardinals 3 (Philadelphia leads, 1-0)
- Game 2: Saturday at 7:37 p.m. CT (8:37 p.m. ET) on ESPN2
- Game 3: Sunday at 7:37 p.m. CT (8:37 p.m. ET) on ESPN (if necessary)
Click here for the full off-season schedule.
What channels do I need to watch the MLB playoffs?
All Wild Card games are played on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Looking ahead, the next two rounds in the National League (NLDS and NLCS) will be played on Fox and FS1, while the ALDS and ALCS will be played on TBS. The World Series, which begins October 28, will be broadcast on Fox.
How can I watch the MLB playoffs without cable?
Three of the big five live TV streaming services offer all the channels you need to watch every postseason game, but not every service broadcasts every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure ABC and Fox will transfer your territory.
If you live in an area with good reception, you can watch a wild card game or two on ABC and the World Series on Fox for free on wireless broadcast channels simply by attaching an affordable (under $30) indoor antenna to almost any TV.
YouTube TV costs $65 per month and includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC for the Wild Card rounds, and Fox, FS1, and TBS for future rounds. Enter your zip code on the welcome page to see what local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.
Hulu with Live TV is $70 per month and includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, plus Fox, FS1, and TBS for future rounds. On the welcome page, click the “View Channels Near You” link to see what local channels are available in your zip code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.
FuboTV’s family plan costs $70 per month and includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC for the wild card rounds. It also includes Fox and FS1 for the NLDS, NLCS and World Series, but does not provide TBS for ALDS and ALCS. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.
All of the above live TV streaming services offer free trials, can be canceled at any time and require a solid internet connection. Are you looking for more information? Check out ours Live TV Streaming Services Guide.