NLDS: Cardinals vs. Nationals Final Game 5 (Oct. 12). (Photo : wiki commons)

The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals face off in Game 4 of the MLB National League Division Series (NLDS) playoffs on Thursday (Oct. 11) at 4:07 p.m. E.T. This pivotal Game 4 will determine if the Cardinals win the series - if the Nationals manage to keep themselves alive, the teams will battle it out in Game 5 on Friday (Oct. 12). Read on to see where you can watch a live stream of the game online and catch up-to-date scores and baseball game highlights.

The Nationals proved victorious in Game 1 of the playoff series winning 3-2, but the Cardinals swept both Game 2 (12-4) and Game 3 (8-0). If the Cardinals manage to come out with a win in Game 4, they will head to the NL Championship Series.

The ballgame will be broadcasted on TBS, but for those fans who can't make it to a television MLB.tv offers a postseason online game package for $24.99 - the "TBS Hot Corner" also offers up-to-date game coverage and highlights. Although no live stream, espn.go and Gamecast offer great ballgame updates on scores and lineups.

Or listen online at ESPN Radio.

For those who want to try out a (free) live stream (which means downloading a torrent), click here.

The winner of the first round of playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals will go on to play the San Francisco Giants

For the full MLB postseason schedule click here.

Official team websites: Cardinals and Nationals.

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