Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, May 5 at Astros

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 5, with Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch and hit. The game starts at 5:10 p.m. PT at Daikin Park and will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and TBS.

Key points

Dodgers play Astros on May 5
Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch and hit
Game starts at 5:10 p.m. PT
Broadcast on SportsNet LA and TBS
Game held at Daikin Park, Houston

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Los Angeles , CA - April 27: Fans watch as Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) pitches in the bullpen prior to a MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on Monday, April 27, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Photo by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back pulling double duty on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros, both starting on the mound at Daikin Park and serving as the designated hitter. He didn’t bat in two of his first five pitching starts, including last Tuesday, as the Dodgers try to find avenues of rest whenever possible for the two-way superstar. Peter Lambert, the former Colorado Rockies pitcher and product of San Dimas High School, starts the middle game of the series for the Astros. He has a 3.52 ERA in three starts this season, with 19 strikeouts and seven walks in 15 1/3 innings. The middle game of this series in Houston is . TBS telecasts are non-exclusive, meaning that this game will also be televised by SportsNet LA. The TBS broadcast will not be available in the teams’ local markets.

Q&A

What time does the Dodgers vs Astros game start on May 5?

The Dodgers vs Astros game starts at 5:10 p.m. PT.

Where is the Dodgers vs Astros game being played?

The game is being played at Daikin Park in Houston.

Which channels will broadcast the Dodgers vs Astros game?

The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and TBS.