Cardinals vs. Rangers Roku game: How to stream and listen live

It might not be 2011 anymore, but anytime the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers play, it's hard not to flash back to that World Series - one of the best Fall Classics ever. Given their history, it's far from surprising that the third and final game of this weekend series between the two clubs will be broadcast nationally.

National broadcasts are nothing new. Cardinals fans, in particular, know big games on National TV well. With that being said, Sunday's game isn't a traditional nationally broadcast contest. It isn't on ESPN or FOX, instead, it's on the Roku Sports Channel. Instead of choosing a network that'd lead to more eyeballs watching this intriguing matchup, MLB has this game on Roku.

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How to watch Cardinals-Rangers on Roku

While an inconvenience to have to figure out another way to watch a baseball game, the Roku games are not nearly as frustrating to tune into as games on Apple TV, for example. The biggest reason for that has to do with money. It's completely free to watch this game.

Yes, whether you're a Roku device owner or not, this game can be viewed without spending a penny. For those who have Roku, the game can be found either by going to the sports section of your home screen menu or by simply searching "MLB Leadoff."

For those who don't have Roku, the game can be seen on the free The Roku Channel app or on Roku's website. There's no Roku login required for either method.

For those who are not by a television or a computer, there's a free Roku channel app to download. This also doesn't require a login.

Cardinals, Rangers are on two different trajectories

The Cardinals entered the year expected to be somewhat decent but ultimately be sellers at this year's trade deadline, further heading down the rebuilding path. Instead, they were one of MLB's best teams in May, and are 33-25 on the year, sitting just 3.0 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central and in a Wild Card spot.

On the flip side, the Rangers began the year as one of the favorites to represent the American League in the World Series. Instead, they enter this game with a 28-31 record, good for third place in the AL West, and they roster one of the most lethargic offenses in the game. This goes to show that you never truly know in baseball.

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Note: Home team is bolded.