Well that was fun! The brothers try to catch their breaths after Heliot Ramos' wild run around the bases as they break down the Rangers series. Later they reflect on the first 1/6th of the season (I'm not calling it a month, no matter what Ben says); what went well, what could be better and what it means for the rest of the season.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking The Texas Abyss while Matthew is drinking a Chocolate Old Fashioned. Recipes below.

• 4 oz Dark Rum
• 1 oz Lemonhart 151 Rum
• 3/4 oz Mr. Black’s
• 4 dashes chocolate bitters
• Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir well to desired dilution. (A lot, you want a lot.) Strain into a rocks glass with a single large chunk of ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
• 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
• 1/4 oz Demerara Gum Syrup
• 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Orange Peel for Garnish
• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice (preferably a large block). Express orange peel oils over drink and drop peel into the glass.

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There is no closer controversy! Our worrywarts break down the Brewers series (Birdsong! Doval! WILMER! Adames? Hicks? WALKER?!) and then ask the questions:

• Are the Giants fielding their best roster?
• What will it take for young starters like Hayden Birdsong, Kyle Harrison and Carson Wisenhunt to get a shot?
• Why are the Giants using Sean Hjelle to dominate washed up AAAA players?
• Will Christian Koss become our new closer? (OK, maybe not that one.)

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Wounded Tiki while Ben is drinking a Nasty Brew. Recipes below.

• 1 oz Aged Rum
• 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 1/4 oz Allspice Dram
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Orgeat
• Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a tiki or Collin’s glass with crushed ice. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.

• 1 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Benedictine
• 3-4 oz Ginger Beer or Club Soda
• Combine the tequila and benedictine in a highball glass with no ice. Stir well to combine. Add ice and top with the ginger beer or soda. (Don't use the ginger beer, it's too sweet.)

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Well, that sucked. The brothers gamely break down the Angels series including the resurgence of the starting rotation, the return of David Villar, and Ryan Walker's first blown save. They then take a deep breath and look at the big picture by breaking down the the strengths, weaknesses and unknowns of the 2025 Giants.

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Fruit Punch to the Nuts while Matthew is drinking a Bitter End (aka Limelight). Recipes below.

• 1 part Cognac
• 1/2 part Banana Liqueur
• 1/2 part Amaretto
• 2 parts Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 part Lime Juice
• Ginger ale for splashing
• Combine cognac, banana liqueur, Amaretto, pineapple juice and lime juice in a container and stir aggressively. Chill until cold. Serve over ice and provide ginger ale for an optional splash on top.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 oz Campari
• Pinch of Ground Cinnamon for Garnish
• Add all ingredients but the Campari and cinnamon to a cocktail shaker with ice. Meanwhile, prepare a rocks glass by pouring in the Campari and then adding ice. Next, shake the cocktail shaker for 10-12 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass by pouring it over a bar spoon to float it on top. Add pinch of Cinnamon. Enjoy.

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