Two of baseball's perennial powers clash on Friday night, with the Dodgers and Astros beginning a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.
After limping into the All-Star break, Los Angeles has emerged on the other side resembling the dominant team we've come to expect. The Dodgers won their first five games after the hiatus, and their beleaguered rotation received reinforcements with the return of Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw.
Shohei Ohtani continues to rake, spurring an offense still without Mookie Betts (fractured hand). Ohtani entered play on Thursday leading the Dodgers with 30 home runs, 73 RBI, and a 1.022 OPS, the third-highest mark in baseball behind Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.
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Despite an atypical early season funk, the Astros have surged to the top of the AL West, erasing a 10-game deficit in lightning-quick fashion. As of Thursday, Houston held a one-game lead over Seattle, in part because the Astros took two of three from the Mariners in the first series following the All-Star break.
Jose Altuve (.307 AVG) and slugging Yordan Alvarez (20 HR, 54 RBI) are the familiar faces driving a stalwart Astros lineup. Left-hander Framber Valdez, the staff's ace amid a slew of injuries, is lined up to get the ball on Friday night.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching Dodgers vs. Astros on Apple TV+.
What channel is Dodgers vs. Astros on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Dodgers vs. Astros will not air on local or national TV. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Apple TV+, which is the exclusive home of 'Friday Night Baseball' during the 2024 MLB season.
Viewers can take advantage of Apple TV+'s seven-day free trial.
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Apple TV+ offers two different subscription plans. There is a monthly plan for $9.99 a month, and a yearly subscription for $99.99.
What time is Dodgers vs. Astros on tonight?
- Date: Friday, July 26
- Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
First pitch between the Dodgers and Astros is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, July 26. The game will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
Dodgers vs. Astros radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 182
Listen to Dodgers vs. Astros on SiriusXM channel 182, which will air the Houston broadcast.
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Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its schedule through the end of August, as shown below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| July 26 | Dodgers at Astros | 8 p.m. |
| July 26 | Rangers at Blue Jays | 7 p.m. |
| August 2 | Royals at Tigers | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 2 | Brewers at Nationals | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 9 | Guardians at Twins | 8 p.m. |
| August 9 | Reds at Brewers | 8 p.m. |
| August 16 | Blue Jays at Cubs | 2 p.m. |
| August 16 | Mariners at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 23 | Cardinals at Twins | 8 p.m. |
| August 23 | Reds at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Mariners at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Padres at Rays | 6:30 p.m. |