Last year, the San Francisco Giants did more than get the better of the Padres. When all was said and done, the Giants were at the top of the NL West mountain, winning 107 games and the NL West crown. The Padres, a team that was expected to contend with the Dodgers for the division title, fell completely flat and finished below .500.

So far this year, these two teams have been neck-and-neck all season long. San Diego currently holds an edge, with a 1.5-game lead over the SF Giants. Which makes this upcoming series all the more important. With a winning series, the Giants can close the gap. If the Pads with the series, however, they'll gain some important separation.

Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick and Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes discuss all the relevant story-lines as these two teams are set to clash for the second time in 2022. From Carlos Rodón as the Giants' rotation to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s dirt-bike injury, they get you set for what promises to be a compelling series.

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The best daily San Francisco Giants podcast. Whether the Giants are winning championships or retooling for another title run, Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick—a lifelong Giants fan and former contributor for RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score—breaks down every game, rumor, and transaction in a way that's data-driven and rational but also simple, passionate, and accessible to all.

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