The San Diego Padres did the impossible for the second time in the 2022 MLB Postseason. First was taking down the New York Mets in the three game Wild Card Series. Next, was to slay the dragon that was the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. The next step would be to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship series.

Episode 8 covers Game 1 of the NLCS at Petco Park. A game many thought would be a pitching duel. Those people would have been right. Matt Skraby takes you through a full breakdown of Game 1, plus a look into the two players who quite possibly be the reason these two teams met. Manny Machado and Bryce Harper.