The Giants did what they do best: flirt with competence just long enough to make the inevitable crash hurt worse. Ben spends a solid chunk of the episode prosecuting a beaver-related crime scene at second base, while the brothers spiral into a delightful “what if the kids actually played?” fantasy starring Bryce Eldridge, Casey Schmitt, and Daniel Susac. Somewhere between Logan Webb getting baseball-godded and the bullpen once again setting fire to a winnable series, they talk themselves into—and immediately out of—trading the future. By the end, the only thing more reliable than homeostasis is the existential dread of watching Bryce Eldridge rake for someone else.

On the cocktail side, the boys are drinking an Espresso Martini and a Margarita.

Espresso Martini

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur
• 1 oz espresso (warm or room temperature)
• 1/4 oz spiced demerara syrup
• 1 dash Aztec chocolate bitters
• 3 espresso beans for garnish

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until nice and foamy. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with three espresso beans—one for each championship, or one for each Casey Schmitt extra-base hit depending on your mood.

Margarita

• 2 oz reposado tequila
• 1/2 oz orange curaçao
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (or agave syrup)
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• Salt for the rim

Salt the rim of a rocks glass, then combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain over fresh ice in the prepared glass and enjoy the timeless comfort of a classic while the bullpen does whatever it is the bullpen does.

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The Giants offense comes alive! The brothers react to the series win over the Philadelphia Phillies, celebrate new Giants legend Daniel Susac, and then ask some tough questions such as: Is our outfield a problem? (Yes. Definitely yes!)

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a City Connect Sour while Matthew is drinking a Philadelphia Freedom. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Plymouth Gin
• 1/2 oz Creme de Violette
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (optional)
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a coupe glass.

• 2 oz Hibiscus-Orange-infused Vodka
• 1 oz Cocchi Americano
• 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Semi-Rich Simple Syrup
• 2 Dashes Peycaud’s
• Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled couple glass.

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Daniel Susac for president! The brothers vent over the troubling showing of the Giants against the Mets after singing the praises of former Rule 5 draftee Daniel Susac. They complain about the offense, the pitching, the defense and the base running. And Ben has his first Jayce Tingler rant.

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Pathetic in Pink while Ben is drinking a White Elephant. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Hibiscus and Orange-Infused Vodka
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 2-3 oz Sparking Wine or Sparkling Water
• Shake first four ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with Sparkling Wine or Water. Mix gently to combine.
• To infuse vodka: Take 24 oz of Vodka and place in a large jar with three Hibiscus Tea bags and three large orange peels. Let infuse for 6-24 hours. Remove bags and peels.

• 2 oz Whisk(e)y
• 1 part Old Fashioned mix/syrup received as gift
• 2-4 dashes of bitters
• Orange twist
• 3-7 brandied cherries (as needed)
• Combine whisk(e)y, mix/syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15-30 seconds or desired dilution. Strain over a single large chunk of ice in a rocks glass. Express twist over the glass and rub along the rim, then drop it into the glass. Garnish with brandied cherries on a cocktail pick.

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