Episode #038: "The Four-Game Cushion
September 18, 2026 |
The Padres left Colorado with a 9-2 win, a historic afternoon from Xander Bogaerts and something even more valuable: a four-game cushion over Arizona for the final National League Wild Card. Will asks what that margin actually changes with nine games left, Brooksy explains the race geometry and the path to a home Wild Card series, and Rachel resolves the Nick Pivetta question from his August rehab setback to his current Friday start against Miami. Plus, Michael King's eighth straight quality start and the two things to watch as the Padres come home to Petco Park.
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