Katie Woo on the Season's Biggest Series and the Winding Road to Game 163

On Friar, An NBC 7 Padres Podcast

Another high stakes showdown with St. Louis. Who better to handicap the series and this compelling playoff race than Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Cardinals beat writer explains the parallels between the Padres and Cardinals seasons, and how St. Louis has handled their ups and downs. How much juice does the clubs' recent history lend to this meeting? And what players will the Friar Faithful surely tire of by the end of the weekend? Plus, Katie shares her outlook on a crowded Wild Card race and why she thinks Game 163 is in our future.

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