Anthony Davis had a big game and the Warriors were blown out in game 3 of their series with the Pelicans. Was the effort lackluster in New Orleans? Ray and Joe dive into what we can expect in game 4 on Sunday. Plus, we hear from Klay Thompson and Steve Kerr.
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After winning 4-straight series, the Giants are a respectable 16-15 as they head out on a road trip to Atlanta, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Ray and Joe discuss the injury list, which now includes Joe Panik and Johnny Cueto. Is Pablo Sandoval a viable reliever now? Plus, should Cody Bellinger have been benched by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts last weekend?
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Tuesday at AT&T Park in San Francisco after batting practice, we chatted with Pablo Sandoval about being the new Giants secret weapon out of the bullpen. Plus we hear from Austin Jackson, who is getting along with the seagulls in centerfield and we chat with returning LHP Will Smith, who is set to come back from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
The Panda talked about his relief appearance on Saturday against the Dodgers: “I didn’t even know I had that curveball…I was excited because I see all my teammates in the dugout watching and laughing, it loosened them a little bit…we get in the clubhouse having fun talking about it.”
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Just another ho hum Giants/Dodgers game Friday night in San Francisco. Well, actually it was another back and forth thriller with the Giants coming away 6-4 winners in game 1 of the 4 game series. Joe Castellano and Ray Woodson break down the game, discuss the outfield situation and talk about fan behavior.
The Warriors took down the San Antonio Spurs in 5 games. Now it’s time to look ahead to the Western Conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Pelicans, who surprisingly swept the Portland Trailblazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Ray and Joe dissect the two teams before they get together for game 1 on Saturday night in Oakland.
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Wednesday at AT&T Park in San Francisco, after he signed autographs for the kids, Giants closer Hunter Strickland joined The Sports Virus. Plus, we caught up with SF pitching coach Curt Young and beat reporter Kerry Crowley from the Bay Area News Group. We also hear from Giants manager Bruce Bochy.
The last time the Nationals visited San Francisco, a brawl broke out after Hunter Strickland drilled Bryce Harper with a pitch. The Sports Virus asked Strickland on Wednesday if he wished he faced Harper in this series: “I’ve gotta get them out no matter who I face…This is a new year. You learn from the past and you move forward.”
The Warriors are up three games to nothing in their first round playoff series with the Spurs after a big win on Thursday in San Antonio. Ray and Joe discuss the game and the series.
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Ray Woodson joined us after the Giants were 1-hit by Patrick Corbin of the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Phoenix. SF has lost four in a row and the offense is really struggling. On the positive side, Johnny Cueto was dominant in his return to the rotation with 7 scoreless IP, only 2 hits allowed and 11 strikeouts with 0 walks.
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We go down on the farm and check on the progress of Giants AAA Sacramento outfielders Steven Duggar, Mac Williamson and Chris Shaw who all might see time in San Francisco this season. Plus, we catch up with River Cats General Manager Chip Maxson.
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