Giants vs. Cardinals: 2012 NLCS schedule released

Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the 2012 National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants advanced to the NLCS following a three-game comeback effort against Cincinnati, while the Cardinals rallied against Washington to advance in five games.

Games 1 and 2 will be played in San Francisco at AT&T Park. Game 1 will be played on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. ET. That's a 5:15 p.m. start time for those of you in the Bay Area. Game 2 is set for Monday with the first pitch coming at 8:07 p.m. ET.

Games 3, 4 and 5 (if necessary) will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Game 3 is at 4:07 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Game 4 is Thursday at 8:07 p.m. ET. If they need Game 5, it'll be played on Oct. 19 at 8:07 p.m. ET.

If Games 6 and/or 7 are required, they will be played at AT&T Park. Game 6 will be played on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 4:45 p.m. ET. Game 7 is set for 8:07 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 22.

All NLCS games will be televised live on FOX.