Rangers and Padres clash in crucial series. Can underperforming offenses ignite against surprising pitching performances?

Javier Reyes and Brice Paterik break down the upcoming Texas Rangers vs San Diego Padres matchup, analyzing both teams' offensive woes and unexpected pitching success. They spotlight key players like Marcus Semien, Xander Bogaerts, and Fernando Tatis Jr., while dissecting intriguing pitching matchups featuring Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter, and the always absurd Randy Vasquez. The hosts also explore how remarkably similar both teams are to each other, recent draft picks, and potential series outcomes. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Rangers vs Padres 4th of July series

5:43 Analyzing Padres' offensive struggles and depth

10:03 Randy Vasquez's surprising season

16:51 Rangers' pitching staff far exceeding expectations

21:38 Weekend matchups and series outlook

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Padres split doubleheader with Phillies, raising questions about their playoff potential. Can San Diego overcome their offensive struggles and make a deep postseason run?

Host Javier Reyes and guest Karthik Venkataraman break down the San Diego Padres' recent double-header, highlighting Manny Machado's All-Star selection and Nick Pivetta's strong outing. The discussion covers Robert Suarez's shaky closing, one word to describe the season so far, and their position in the wild card race, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hitting woes, and more! Go Padres.

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5:32 Robert Suarez panic attack

10:55 Analyzing Game 2 loss to Phillies

16:10 Manny Machado named All-Star starter

20:32 One word to describe Padres' season

25:53 Looking ahead to trade deadline and playoffs

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The San Diego Padres split a day/night doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies, taking the opener 6-4, and dropping the nightcap 5-1 in the city of brotherly love.

Manny Machado ripped a 3-run double and Nick Pivetta allowed just 1 run while striking out 6 in 7 innings to lead the game 1 win.

In game 2, Christopher Sanchez held the Padres to just 1 run over 7 innings, and Max Kepler homered and drove in 2 runs to lead the Phillies to victory.

Pivetta (9-2) is off to the best start in his nine-year career, the first 3 1/2 spent with the Phillies. He is just 1 win shy of his career-high of 10 victories.

Machado was named the starting 3rd baseman for the National League in this month’s MLB All-Star game in Atlanta.

The Padres went just 3-14 with runners in scoring position today, and 4-27 in this 3-game series.

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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The Padres head back home after an off day tomorrow to start a 3-game series with the Texas Rangers. 1st pitch at 3:45pm PT.

Padres RHP Randy Vasquez (3-4, 3.84 ERA) faces Rangers’ RHO Kumar Rocker (3-4, 6.13) in the series opener on Friday.

Your PADRES POSTCAST- hosted by Jim GIES" Grieshaber- comes your way LIVE' right after the game.

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