MLB Playoffs: NLCS Game 6 matchups, live updates, analysis

On Saturday, the New York Yankees punched their first ticket to the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings. Now the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to do the same, with a 3-2 lead over the New York Mets and in their return to Dodger Stadium.

Will the Mets stay alive? Or will the Dodgers secure their spot in the Fall Classic?

We've covered everything from live updates and analysis during games to insights after the final pitch and next steps for each team.

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Today's matchup

* All times Eastern

New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:08 p.m

Dodgers lead the series 3-2

Pitching matchup: Sean Manaea (2-0, 2.65 ERA) vs. Michael Kopech (15 saves, 3.46 ERA)

Lineups

Mets

Francisco Lindor (S) SS
Brandon Nimmo (L) LF
Mark Vientos (R) 3B
Pete Alonso (R) 1B
Jesse Winker (L) DH
Starling Marte (R) RF
Tyrone Taylor (R) CF
Jeff McNeil (L) 2B
Francisco Alvarez (R) C

Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani (left) DH
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Teoscar Hernandez (R) LF
Tommy Edman (S) SS
Max Muncy (L) 1B
Enrique Hernandez (R) 3B
Andy Pages (R) CF
Will Smith (R) C
Chris Taylor (R) 2B

Live updates

Check back at the start of Dodgers-Mets Game 6 for live updates throughout the game.