What time is the Dodgers vs Cardinals game on May 1, 2026 and how can I watch?

How to Watch

The Dodgers-Cardinals game on May 1, 2026 broadcasts on SportsNet LA for television viewers. Radio listeners can tune in to AM 570 for English-language coverage or KTNQ 1020 AM for Spanish-language coverage. The game takes place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Game Details

The first-pitch time is 5:15 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, May 1. This is the opening game of a three-game series between the Dodgers and Cardinals. The Dodgers bring a 20-11 record into the matchup and hold first place in the National League West, while the Cardinals enter at 18-13, sitting third in the NL Central.

Pitching Matchup

Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan takes the mound against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Sheehan is 2-0 with a 4.78 ERA and comes off a strong outing against the Cubs where he went 6.1 innings with one run and 10 strikeouts. Liberatore enters at 0-1 with a 6.28 ERA after a poor recent performance lasting just 3.1 innings.

What to Watch

The Cardinals' bullpen usage could be a deciding factor, with seven arms heavily taxed in recent games and the unit posting a 5.15 ERA. The Dodgers' offense aims to break out of a recent slump after scoring just three runs over the final two games of their previous series. Freddie Freeman has a .800 career average against Liberatore and could be positioned to take advantage.