Giants Momentum Test: Susan Slusser on the rise of Landen Roupp, Casey Schmitt & Jung Hoo Lee, and the Team’s Upcoming Road Trip as a momentum test

About this episode

The episode discusses the Giants' recent performance and key players as they prepare for a crucial road trip.

In this episode, JD and Greg Silver joined by Susan Slusser, to discuss the Giants' recent surge. They dive into the team's ability to stay afloat despite a tough start, with a focus on key players like Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmidt. They also touch on the impact of manager Tony Vitello's leadership. With the Giants sitting at 13-15, we explore what it'll take for them to become a playoff contender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: JD, Greg Silver

Guest: Susan Slusser

Topics covered

• Giants
• baseball
• player performance
• manager leadership
• playoff contention
• road trip

Keywords

• Giants
• Susan Slusser
• Jung Hoo Lee
• Casey Schmitt
• Tony Vitello
• playoff contender
• baseball

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Organizations: Giants

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