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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants hitting coach Justin Viele to discuss the impact Gabe Kapler has had on his coaching career, how he ended up with the Giants and how San Francisco uses different methods to teach hitting. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Maurico Dubón trade, Tommy La Stella’s close return and the struggles of Carlos Rodón.
(1:11) Dubón traded to Astros
(7:54) Can the Giants count on a healthy La Stella?
(16:14) Bart, González homer off Pujols
(24:19) Rodón struggles against Cardinals
(30:04) Giants-Rockies series preview
(41:12) Viele on his playing career
(44:10) Viele discusses the start of his coaching journey
(47:38) Viele shares Kapler’s influence on his career
