The Answerbacks are going to have their work cut out for them.
Arizona has often felt like it's had its back against the wall this season. It trailed the Phillies 3-2 heading to Philadelphia in the NLCS. It slumped in back-to-back months in July and August that threatened its playoff chances.
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But it now all comes down to this. The Diamondbacks fell on Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series 11-7 to fall behind the Rangers 3-1 in the Fall Classic. With one game left in Phoenix and two remaining in Arlington, the Diamondbacks cannot lose another game if it hopes to walk away from 2023 with the Commissioner's Trophy.
The fifth game of the World Series will feature a rematch of Game 1 between Nathan Eovaldi and Zac Gallen. Neither pitcher was on his A-game, with Eovaldi allowing five runs over 4.2 innings and Gallen giving up three runs over five frames. The Rangers wound up winning the game, however, when after a game-tying homer in the top of the ninth, Adolis Garcia hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 11th.
Looking to watch Game 5 of the 2023 World Series? Here's all the information you need to see the Rangers take on the Diamondbacks.
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What channel is Rangers vs. Diamondbacks on tonight?
- TV channel: Fox (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (U.S.) | Sportsnet+ (Canada)
U.S. viewers can find all World Series games on Fox. Canadian viewers will find the games on Sportsnet.
Joe Davis will be calling play-by-play of the World Series alongside John Smoltz, who will be providing color commentary of the series. Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will be reporting from the dugouts.
Those hoping to stream the World Series can find the games on Fox Sports Live or the Fox Sports app (with a cable subscription), or can stream it with Fubo, which offers a free trial. Canadian viewers can live stream the games on Sportsnet+.
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Rangers vs. Diamondbacks start time
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1
- First pitch: 8:03 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the World Series will begin at 8:03 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and will be held at Chase Field in Phoenix.
MLB playoff schedule 2023
(All times Eastern)
American League
Wild Card
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Rangers 4, Rays 0 |
| Oct. 3 | Twins 3, Blue Jays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Rangers 7, Rays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Twins 2, Blue Jays 0 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | TEX 3, BAL 2 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | HOU 6, MIN 4 (HOU, 1-0) |
| Oct. 8 | TEX 11, BAL 8 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 8 | MIN 6, HOU 2 (Tied, 1-1) |
| Oct. 10 | HOU 9, MIN 1 (HOU, 2-1) |
| Oct. 10 | TEX 7, BAL 1 (TEX wins 3-0) |
| Oct. 11 | HOU 3, MIN 2 (HOU wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 15 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. | Fox | TEX 2, HOU 0 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 16 | Rangers at Astros | 4:37 p.m. | Fox | TEX 5, HOU 4 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 18 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | HOU 8, TEX 5 (TEX, 2-1) |
| Oct. 19 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | HOU 10, TEX 3 (TIE, 2-2) |
| Oct. 20 | Astros at Rangers | 5:07 p.m. | FS1 | HOU 5, TEX 4 (HOU, 3-2) |
| Oct. 22 | Rangers at Astros | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | TEX 9, HOU 2 (TIE, 3-3) |
| Oct. 23 | Rangers at Astros | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | TEX 11, HOU 4 (TEX, 4-3) |
*If necessary
National League
Wild card series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3 |
| Oct. 3 | Phillies 3, Marlins 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 2 |
| Oct. 4 | Phillies 7, Marlins 1 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | PHI 3, ATL 0 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | ARI 11, LAD 2 (ARI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 9 | ATL 5, PHI 4 (Tied 1-1) |
| Oct. 9 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 11 | PHI 10, ATL 2 (PHI, 2-1) |
| Oct. 11 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI wins, 3-0) |
| Oct. 12 | PHI 3, ATL 1 (PHI wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 16 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 5, ARI 3 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 17 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 10, ARI 0 (PHI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 19 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | ARI 2, PHI 1 (PHI, 2-1) |
| Oct. 20 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | ARI 6, PHI 5 (TIE, 2-2) |
| Oct. 21 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 6, ARI 1 (PHI, 3-2) |
| Oct. 23 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | ARI 5, PHI 1 (TIE, 3-3) |
| Oct. 24 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | ARI 4, PHI 2 (ARI, 4-3) |
*If necessary
World Series schedule
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 27 | Diamondbacks at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | TEX 6, ARI 5 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 28 | Diamondbacks at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | ARI 9, TEX 1 (TIE, 1-1) |
| Oct. 30 | Rangers at Diamondbacks | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | TEX 3, ARI 1 (TEX, 2-1) |
| Oct. 31 | Rangers at Diamondbacks | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | TEX 11, ARI 7 (TEX, 3-1) |
| Nov. 1 | Rangers at Diamondbacks | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 3 | Diamondbacks at Rangers* | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 4 | Diamondbacks at Rangers* | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
*If necessary
