How to watch Braves at Padres NL Wild Card Game 2: Time, TV channel, FREE live stream

The San Diego Padres are just one game away from advancing from their National League Wild Card series, but they still have work to do, starting with Game 2 on Wednesday night. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) with TV broadcast on ESPN2 and streaming on demand.

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Atlanta Braves (89-73) vs. San Diego Padres (93-69)

National League Wildcard Game 2

San Diego leads the best-of-3 series 1-0

When: Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT)

Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California.

TV channel: ESPN2

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The Padres got off to a great start in Game 1 with pitcher Michael King throwing seven shutout innings with 12 strikeouts (against no walks), giving the Padres a 4-0 win. Third baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. sparked the San Diego offense with a two-run home run that traveled 415 feet in the first inning. The Padres chased Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver after 1.1 innings, while King and relievers Jason Adam and Robert Suarez combined for a shutout with 15 strikeouts.

Braves left-hander Max Fried (11-10, 3.25 ERA) will look to get his team back into the series in Game 2. He will be tackled by San Diego right-hander Joe Musgrove (6-5, 3.88 ERA).

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The Braves and Padres are scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Live streams are available by FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (Free Trial) And Sling TV (low adoption rate).