Episode #039: "The Lineup They Found"
September 19, 2026 |
The Padres are tied by record with the Cubs and Phillies after an 8-2 win over Miami — but Friday's biggest clue may be how the damage was built. A six-run fifth featured Fernando Tatis Jr., Dustin Harris, Ty France, Samad Taylor, Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth, giving San Diego another example of an offense that no longer needs one exact hero.
Brooks breaks down why multiple run-creation paths matter in a short series, Rachel traces how France and Harris turned low-risk opportunities into meaningful September roles, and Will explains why the Padres still need to…
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