One game anyway. In the abbreviated episode, our herpetologists react to the DBag series which included the Giants first win against them this season, after going 0-8. The boys discuss the team losing 11 straight Landen Roupp starts, Trevor McDonald's great outing and the trade value of Heliot Ramos.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Sweet Misery while Matthew is drinking a How to Kill a Friend. Recipes below.

• 2 oz White Rum
• 4-6 Trader Joe’s Italian Blood Orange Soda (Or make your own with blood oranges, simple syrup and club soda)
• Add rum to an empty highball glass, fill the glass with ice and top with the soda

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 3/4 oz Campari
• 1/2 oz Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez)
• 1/4 oz Cointreau
• 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice - preferably crushed or pebble. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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It's the Luiz Arraez episode! The boys react to the series win against the Braves before breaking down possible All-Star candidates (Luis Arraez!) and snubs (Casey Schmitt! Jung Hoo Lee!?). After that brief discussion they move to trade talk. Besides Arraez and Ray, is there anyone else the Giants could move?

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Betty Carter while Ben is drinking a Some Days are Diamonds (Some Days are Stones). Recipes below

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez)
• 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

• 2 oz brandy
• 2-4 oz Lemon-Lime soda (Shasta Twist for that local flavor!)
• 1/2 oz dark rum
• Add brandy to an empty highball glass. Add ice nearly to the top. Top gently with the lemon-lime soda and then float the rum on top. Do not stir! Let this cocktail evolve as you drink it. (You can pour the rum onto a spoon and let it trickle into the glass or you can carefully pour the rum onto a protruding piece of ice.)

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It will be fascinating to watch, that's for sure. The boys review the series against the Wayward Vagabundos before breaking down the first half, but first they react to the on going Pride Night saga, follow up on the Devers pinch-running incident, and check in on the Jung Hoo Lee Earns Ben's Respect progress.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an I'm Sorry while Matthew is drinking I Love Lamp. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Felernum
• 3/4 oz Lavender Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

• 1 oz Añejo Tequila
• 1 oz Demerara or Dark Rum
• 3/4 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Agave Nectar
• 4 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
• Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel, pineapple leaves, or any other tropical trappings you want.

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Maybe the Giants shouldn't go to Miami anymore. The brothers react to the miserable Miami series, celebrate the recent successes of the starting rotation, and debate who's to blame for the Devers' pinch running fiasco.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a For Baby while Matthew is drinking an Irish Godfather. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/4-1/2 oz Lavender syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired level of dilution. Double strain into a rocks glass with a single large chunk of ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

• 2 oz Irish Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Amaretto
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Orange Twist for Garnish
• Mix all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Twist orange peel over drink and drop in the glass.

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A sweep is a sweep even if it isn't a sweep. The boys relish in the winning streak by breaking down the rain shortened Braves series and discus the ROY chances for Bryce Eldridge and the rumors that the Giants have put every veteran player on the trade market.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking Annie's Cocktail while Matthew is drinking a Velas Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Pink Gin
• 3/4 oz Lavender Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 dash Angostura bitter
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

• 1.5 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Amaretto
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 bar spoon Agave Syrup
• Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a Collins Glass with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice or brandied cherry.

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I mean, there's no disputing that, right? The brothers return from their hiatus to discuss the rise of Bryce Eldridge, the continuing education of Tony Vitello, and ketchup on other odds and ends: why is the offense so hit or miss (pun intended)? Boy are we lucky to have Logan Webb! And, wait, we have a closer now?

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Dana Maria while Ben is drinking a Chocolate Smoke. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
• 3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Agave Syrup (optional, to taste)
• Shake ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe or over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and/or a brandied cherry.

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1/2 oz White Chocolate Creme de Cacao
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with chocolate flakes.

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We're accentuating the positive! The boys break down the first two games of the Cubs series (before Matthew runs off to Morocco ... or wherever). They ponder the strange offensive outburst in game one followed by the dearth of runs in game two (and game three!). Next Matthew tells Ben all of the reasons he and other Giants fans should still be happy.

By the way, we will not be publishing after the Nationals series. We will return in one week.

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Watermelon Basil Margarita while Ben is drinking a Carajillo Puesto. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Watermelon Syrup (or 3/4 oz simple syrup and 4-5 watermelon chunks, muddled)
• 1/4 oz Cointreau
• 4-5 Basil Leaves
• Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a watermelon chunk and/or a basil leaf.

• 2 oz Licor 43
• 2 oz Espresso
• Add Licor 43 and ice to a rocks glass. Layer with espresso.

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That title is funny, but only if you listen to this episode wherein the brothers discuss the series split against the first place Brewers, the firing of Hector Borg, the dominance of Logan Webb, and the withering bullpen. Also mentioned: Kyle Harrison, Rafael Devers, mental health.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Lavender Fields of North Dakota (Wisconsin?) while Matthew is drinking a Watermelon Sugar. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Empress Gin
• 1 oz Lemon
• 1 oz Lavender Syrup (Regular simple syrup made with lavender extract)
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz Watermelon Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 4-5 Basil Leaves
• 1 Dash Cherry Bitters
• Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a basil leaf.

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