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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