The Padres are right in the thick of the NL West race, and Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break it all down on this week’s Bleav in San Diego Baseball. After dropping the opener to the Giants, San Diego bounced back with three straight wins at Petco Park, fueled by big bats from Ryan O’Hearn and Gavin Sheets, plus a highlight-reel robbery from Fernando Tatis Jr.
They’re now just one game back of the Dodgers heading into another crucial series. Guest Kyle Glaser (MLB.com, Friar Territory Podcast) joins the show to discuss how the Padres’ strong home record, favorable September schedule, and a Dodgers roster hit by injuries could give San Diego a real shot at winning the division for the first time since 2010.
00:00 - Alex and Heath Recap the Giants Series
03:27 - MLB.com's Kyle Glaser Joins to Talk Pennant Race
04:59 - Padres at Home Versus on the Road
06:21 - Is Petco Park More Intimidating Than Dodger Stadium?
08:06 - Is Dodger Blue Scarier than the Dodgers Themselves?
10:13 - Bigger Story: If the Padres Win the West or LA is Eliminated Early?
12:19 - September Schedules: San Diego vs. Los Angeles
15:04 - Does an Easier Schedule Actually Help?
18:41 - This is. Divisional Baseball.
20:31 - Heath's Thoughts on the Lineup
22:51 - Vote in Our LA/SF Fan Poll at BleavInSD.com
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