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Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 5: Starters, lineups, how to watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees are in a duel World Serieswith Game 5 on Wednesday (8:08 p.m. ET on FOX).

This will be the twelfth time these legendary franchises will compete for a championship, but the first time since 1981.

The Dodgers won the first three games of this series and are just one win away from the franchise's eighth championship.

Here are the lowdown on Game 5, including how to watch, possible lineups and more.

How can I watch the World Series?

Each game will be broadcast on FOX and each contest is scheduled to begin at 8:08 p.m. ET. Here is the schedule:

Who is preferred?

The Yankees are currently the favorites to win Game 5, while the Dodgers are the favorites (-901) to win the series.

Who starts game 5?

The Yankees start ace Gerrit Cole. The Dodgers will start Jack Flaherty.

[Related: A look back at past Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchups]

Who will be in the lineup for Game 5?

The Yankees are playing with the same lineup that worked so well in Game 4. The Dodgers, meanwhile, have made only a few minor changes.

Yankees

  1. Gleyber Torres2B
  2. Juan SotoRF
  3. Aaron RichterCF
  4. Jazz Chisholm3B
  5. Giancarlo StantonDH
  6. Anthony Rizzo1B
  7. Anthony VolpeSS
  8. Austin WellsC
  9. Alex VerdugoLF

Dodgers

  1. Shohei OhtaniDH
  2. Mookie BettsRF
  3. Freddie Freeman1B
  4. Teoscar HernandezLF
  5. Max Muncy3B
  6. Kike HernandezCF
  7. Tommy EdmanSS
  8. Will SmithC
  9. Gavin Lux2B


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