The LA Dodgers took advantage of an injury to Padres’ Ace Michael King, snapping the Padres’ 5-game win streak with a 3-2 victory that moves them back into a 1st-place tie with the Pads atop the NL West.

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The Pads play game 2 of this HUGE 3-game series against the Dodgers tomorrow in LA, with 1st pitch set for 6:10pm PT.

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Padres overwhelm Giants 11-1, claim first place ahead of crucial Dodgers series. Can San Diego's defensive prowess and offensive firepower propel them to NL West dominance?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Nick Pivetta's strong pitching and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s splendid day at the plate, among several others. The discussion covers the team's defensive metrics, with Tatis and Xander Bogaerts shining, while addressing concerns about Manny Machado's range. Javi also analyzes Bob Melvin's tenure as Padres manager, offering a balanced perspective on his impact and departure and whether or not the Padres hatred is justified. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres take first place from Dodgers

10:12 Analyzing Padres' team defense and metrics

15:46 Machado's defensive decline and aging concerns

21:21 Bob Melvin's tenure and fan criticism

27:26 Dodgers series incoming...

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The Padres scored 7 runs in the 2nd inning behind Nick Pivetta, who won his 12th game of the season in an 11-1 laugher to finish off the 3-game sweep and put the Padres alone at the top of the NL West heading into the weekend series against the LA Dodgers.

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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The Pads open up a HUGE 3-game series against the LA Dodgers tomorrow in Los Angeles, with 1st pitch set for 7:10pm PT.

Padres’ Ace Michael King (4-2, 2.81 ERA) will make his 2nd start since returning from the injured list. He will face the legend Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 3.14 ERA)

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on YouTube right after the game, and uploaded wherever you get your audio content and ROKU right after the 'LIVE' show.

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Padres slay the Giants, tie Dodgers for NL West lead. Is a division title within reach?

Javier Reyes breaks down San Diego's impressive 5-1 victory over San Francisco, highlighting Jose Iglesias' clutch two-run homer and Nestor Cortes' solid outing. The discussion covers Xander Bogaerts' hot streak, if Ryan O'Hearn's slow start is cause for concern, and how AJ Preller's roster moves are reshaping the NL West landscape. Key topics include the Padres' improved performance against winning teams, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill struggling for different reasons, and the upcoming crucial series against Los Angeles. Go Padres.

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24:29 Preller's talent for building and flipping players

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Jose Iglesias’ hit his 1st home run as a Padre- a 2-run shot in the 2nd inning that gave the Padres the lead for good, and Nestor Cortes and the bullpen never looked back in a 5-1 win over the Giants in San Francisco.

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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The Pads play the 3rd and final game of this 3-game series against the Giants tomorrow in San Francisco, with 1st pitch set for 12:45pm PT.

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber- 'LIVE' and FREE on YouTube right after the game, and uploaded wherever you get your audio content and ROKU right after the 'LIVE' show.

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Padres stun Giants as Yu Darvish delivers clutch performance. Is this the moment San Diego's NL West dreams came true?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the San Diego Padres' impressive victory, highlighting Darvish's excellent stretch of recent starts and the team's offensive strategy. The discussion covers Jackson Merrill's recent batting improvements, Freddy Fermin's potential, Luis Arráez's streaky season, and how these factors might reshape the NL West landscape. Javi also tackles the intriguing debate: Who will leave a more lasting legacy - Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, or Mike Trout? Go Padres.

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10:09 Jackson Merrill showing signs of improvement

15:13 Luis Arráez's streaky season raises concerns

19:51 Comparing legacies: Machado, Harper, and Trout

25:57 Padres' playoff chances and upcoming Dodgers series

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