Start times announced for Games 1-3 of ALCS

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion celebrates his three-run home run as Cleveland Indians' Chris Gimenez looks on. (Frank Gunn/CP)

Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday the start times for the ALCS and NLCS through to Monday, with Game 1 of the ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians on Friday set for 8:08 p.m. ET.

Game 2 is scheduled for 4:08 p.m. ET on Saturday, while the first pitch of Game 3 in Toronto the following Monday goes at 8:08 p.m.

The NLCS begins on Saturday night at 8:08 p.m., with Game 2 starting at the same time on Sunday.

Game 5 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals will be on Thursday to determine who will face the Chicago Cubs in the next round.

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