Episode #027: "The Ace They Needed"
September 7, 2026 |
Three home runs to start the afternoon were the loudest part of San Diego's 4-3 series-clinching win over the Yankees. But Michael King's six scoreless innings may have been the more important September development. Will asks whether King has become the ace the Padres need, Brooksy breaks down the pitch mix making that case sustainable, and Rachel explains the genuinely surprising news that Nick Pivetta is returning Monday — including the elbow setback that paused his rehab, the quiet steps that restarted it, and the limited workload San Diego expects in his first game…
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