Padres vs. Reds: A Clash of Pitching Prowess and Rising Stars

San Diego faces Cincinnati in a series brimming with intriguing matchups and potential playoff implications. From Nick Martinez's resurgence to Andrew Abbott's meteoric rise, the mound battles promise high-stakes drama. On today's show, locked On hosts Javier Reyes and Stephen Offenbaker dissect under-the-radar performers like Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino, while exploring both teams' trade deadline strategies. The conversation shifts to Manny Machado's impressive comeback and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s rollercoaster season, offering insights into the Padres' offensive firepower (or lack thereof). 

0:00 Intro: Padres vs Reds wild card matchup preview

5:51 Pitching matchups: Martinez vs Cease for Game 1

10:13 Abbott vs Vasquez pitching matchup for Game 2

14:06 Under-the-radar players to watch in the series

17:50 Will Reds/Padres be buyers or sellers at deadline?

25:20 Discussing Machado and Tatis Jr.'s impact

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