This is Episode 9 of the 3rd & King Podcast. The Giants took this series from the very formidable Oakland A's and currently own the best record in baseball. Adam and Brennan recap all of the highlights and storylines, as Danny could not make it this episode.
(2:23) Game 1 Recap - Giants win 2-0
(3:20) Giants saw a different version of Johnny Cueto against the A's.
(6:33) Wilmer Flores has been on fire in place of Longoria.
(7:56) Brennan's expectation for the Giants going into this season vs. now.
(10:26) Curt Casali catching fire?
(13:33) Game 2 Recap - Giants win 6-5
(13:53) Playoff atmosphere was alive and well at Oracle Park.
(18:48) LaMonte Wade Jr. does not want to go back to AAA.
(20:43) Thoughts on LaMonte Wade Jr. being optioned to AAA.
(23:22) Steven Duggar's turnaround.
(24:45) Ron Wotus sending Wade Jr. in the 9th inning.
(28:09) Giants flying under the radar once again.
(29:19) Farhan Zaidi for Executive of The Year.
(31:04) #ResilientSF continues to be Resilient.
(32:53) A's fans are a passionate bunch.
(36:09) Thoughts on SF/A's split hats.
(38:00) Game 3 Recap - Giants lose 6-2
(39:18) Giants grind out AB's and knock out starters early and often.
(43:03) Sammy Long is still very much in the mix for this Starting 5 staff.
(44:25) Slater/Dubon to AAA?
(50:01) Previewing the 2-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
(52:57) Comparing 2020 Desclafani to 2021 Desclafani.
(56:18) Salivating over Kevin Gausman.
