NLCS schedule for the Cubs and Mets

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The matchup is set and the Cubs finally know their NLCS opponent. The Mets went on the road to defeat the Dodgers in their deciding Game 5 to advance.

The Cubs have already announced that Jon Lester would be starting Game 1 of the NLCS for the Cubs, likely against Matt Harvey. Now they know when and where each game will be played.

Game 1:

Saturday, Oct. 17 7:07 @ New York

Likely Cubs starter: Jon Lester

Game 2:

Sunday, Oct. 18 7:07 @ New York

Likely Cubs starter: Jake Arrieta

Game 3:

Tuesday, Oct. 20 7:07 @ Chicago

Likely Cubs starter: Kyle Hendricks

Game 4:

Wednesday, Oct. 21 7:07 @ Chicago

Likely Cubs starter: Jason Hammel

*Game 5:

Thursday, Oct. 22 7:07 @ Chicago

Likely Cubs starter: TBD

*Game 6:

Saturday, Oct. 24 3:07 @ New York

Likely Cubs starter: TBD

*Game 7:

Sunday, Oct. 25 7:07 @ New York

Likely Cubs starter: TBD

*If Necessary

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