Because this offense is laughable. Our quacks break down the Tigers series: the pitching was great, the offense was not. Later they do a "therapy" session where Matthew revels in the great pitching and Ben wallows in the woeful hitting.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Gentleperson’s Sour while Ben is drinking a Dr.'s Office Lollipop. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 Dash Peychaud’s Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

• 1 oz White Rum
• 1 oz Dark Rum
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 3-4 oz Dr. Pepper
• Mix it with ice and drink it or whatever.

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That's right, the season 33.333% over. Our bean counters break down the National series (the usual, good pitching not much hitting) before turning their attention to the 1/3 season review. Can the Giants actually win the West? In this economy? Is Patrick Bailey a liability or the best player on the team? Will Adames ever show up?

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Whiskey Sour while Matthew is drinking a Cherry Almond Gin Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
• 3/4 oz - 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz - 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes Cherry Bitters
• 1 Egg White
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake well. Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds and double strain into a cocktail glass.

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Well that was royally mid. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Our anti-monarchists briefly reference the very blah Royals series, sing the praises of Hayden Birdsong (KAKAW!), feign shock at Justin Verlander's move to the IL, and lament streaky offense. Then, they do the unthinkable and call out Jung Hoo Lee. (Someone has to!) Also, they discuss how the Giants can get better but they don't say the "T" word.

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Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Blackberry Bramble while Ben is drinking a Ginger Margarita Recipes below.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 5 Fresh Blackberries
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 Dash Black Walnut Bitters (optional)
• Muddle the berries and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker until berries are completely smashed, releasing the juices. Add the remaining ingredients with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with black berry and/or mint sprig.

• 2 oz Tequila
• 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lime juice
• 2 dashes Ginger-Pear Bitters
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and candied ginger.

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