The Yankees and Red Sox meet tonight for Game 1 of their Wild Card series, and the question is simple: which team gets the first win of the postseason?
The answer comes from the mound. Cam Schlittler takes the ball for New York, while Payton Tolle answers for Boston. Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a calf injury, but Giancarlo Stanton returns after missing time with his own leg strain.
The games air on NBC and Peacock, with live streams available through several services. The schedule runs through Thursday, with Game 3 on the line if needed.
Tonight’s Game and How to Watch It
Game 1 starts at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. If you have cable, you can stream the game on NBC.com or the NBC app. No cable? A live TV streaming service is the route.
Peacock is the other option, and it carries both games. The Premium tier costs $12.99/month with ads, or $19.99/month for Premium Plus without ads. Annual plans drop the monthly cost: $129.99 with ads, $199.99 without.
Streaming Services That Carry the Games
DIRECTV is promoted as the top pick, with a five-day free trial before payment begins. Genre Packs let you build your plan, and packs start at $19.99/month.
fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV all carry NBC, and each offers a free trial for new subscribers. Peacock is also available through Prime Video, which offers a seven-day free trial of Premium Plus at $199.99/year.
Instacart+ also offers a free trial of Peacock. DIRECTV subscribers get two months of Peacock Premium by adding the Movies Extra Pack.
The Full Schedule
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tonight | 8:00 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Game 2 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Game 3 (if necessary) | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. ET | NBC, Peacock |
Key Facts Box
- Game 1: Tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Pitchers: Cam Schlittler (14-6, 1.95 ERA, 239 Ks) vs. Payton Tolle (9-6, 3.03 ERA, 171 Ks)
- Stanton: Returns after straining his right calf on April 24
- Judge: Out with a calf injury
- Peacock tiers: Premium $12.99/month, Premium Plus $19.99/month
- Annual Peacock: $129.99 with ads, $199.99 without
- DIRECTV trial: Five days free
- Prime Video trial: Seven days of Peacock Premium Plus
What This Means for Fans
The game airs on NBC and Peacock, with multiple streaming services carrying it. The schedule runs through Thursday, with Game 3 on the line if needed.
The Bottom Line
The rivalry is real, and the games are worth watching. Just know what you are getting into before you click the subscribe button.
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