The Philadelphia Phillies are kicking off a huge three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, July 20, right there at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. This isn’t just another game, it’s a prime-time Monday showdown at 7:10 p.m., and the pitching matchup is already making waves. Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, who’s been an absolute beast with an 11-4 record and a nasty 2.62 ERA, is taking the mound for the Phillies. He’s going head-to-head with the Dodgers’ right-hander Emmet Sheehan, who’s sitting at 4-6 with a 4.81 ERA. You gotta be hyped for this one!
Catching Tonight’s Game: The Essentials
So, how do you even watch this thing? For tonight’s opener, it’s pretty straightforward. You can tune in on ESPN, or fire up the ESPN app if you’re on the go. If you’re old school and love that radio call, 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM have you covered. If you’re lucky enough to be in the Philadelphia TV market, NBCSP is streaming the game on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and their app. Plus, NBCSP is on pretty much every major streaming service out there, like FuboTV, Hulu, Peacock, and YouTube TV. If you’ve got PHILLIES.TV, you’re good there too, or just jump on MLB Audio for the radio feed. Easy, right? Well, for tonight, yeah.
Navigating the Streaming Minefield for Future Games
Here’s where it gets wild. Trying to follow the Phillies all season is gonna test your wallet, big time. Tonight might be simple, but later games are spread out across subscriptions like crazy. Peacock is showing the Phillies five times this season, and you’ll need a $10.99 a month subscription for that. Mark your calendars: they’ve got the N.Y. Yankees at Philadelphia on July 26 at 7 p.m., and the Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia on September 6 at 3 p.m. Both of those are also on NBC, thankfully. But wait, there’s more! Apple TV+ is jumping into the mix too, and a monthly subscription will run you $12.99. They’re showing the New York Yankees at Philadelphia on July 24 at 6 p.m. You can even snag a free trial for that one if you’ve got an email or Apple ID. And get this: Netflix is also getting in on the action! They’re streaming the Phillies’ “Field of Dreams” game between them and the Minnesota Twins on August 13 at 7:30 p.m. Streaming plans for Netflix start at $7.99 a month. This isn’t just about the game; it’s about keeping track of all these subscriptions to see your team!
So, yeah, tonight’s Phillies vs. Dodgers game is a must-watch, especially with Sanchez pitching lights out. But as a fan, you need to be ready. That July 24 Yankees game on Apple TV+ and the July 26 Yankees game on Peacock are coming up fast. Don’t forget that insane “Field of Dreams” game on Netflix in August! It’s a lot to keep track of if you want to catch every pitch this season.
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