Sweet, glorious, predictable homeostasis! The boys confront the joy and pain of being slightly below average. There’s optimism after taking the Marlins series, a lot of feelings about Patrick Bailey vs. ABS but then they confront reality with a “lightning round” breakdown of Month One that absolutely was not short.

Oh, and Ben may or may not have adopted a cat against his will.

On the cocktail side, Matthew is drinking a Golden Nickel and Ben is drinking a Stupid Cat Has No Name.

• 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
• 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse
• 0.5 oz Cynar
• 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
• 0.5 oz Strawberry Shrub*
• 0.25 oz Honey Syrup

Strawberry Shrub:

• 1 Strawberry
• 0.25 oz Champagne Vinegar
• 0.5 oz Semi-Rich Simple Syrup

Muddle the strawberry, vinegar, and syrup, then strain to create the shrub. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake well (extra shake for dilution). Strain into a Collins glass over crushed ice (or regular ice). Sweet, tangy, and a classy nod to Nick behind the bar.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Orange Peel
• 3 Luxardo Cherries

Add bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until properly chilled and diluted. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, express an orange peel over the top, rub it on the rim, and drop it in. Add cherries, contemplate your life choices, and try not to name the cat.

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That was some good pitching and the timeliest of hitting. The boy celebrate the victory over the stupid Dodger by singing the praises of good defense and find pitching, especially by Tyler Mahle. They then debate if this Giants rotation is "good" again.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Gin Gin Fizz while Matthew is drinking a Peach Gin Spritz. Recipes below.

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 egg white
• 4 oz Ginger Beer
• Combine gin, simple syrup, lemon juice and egg white in a shaker with no ice. Shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Open shaker and add ice and shake again until chilled. Double strain into a highball with no ice. Carefully pour ginger beer in to the glass until head reaches just beyond the top of the glass.

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Peach Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1-2 Dashes Peach Bitters
• 4 oz Sparkling Wine
• Fill a Collins glass or large wine glass with ice. In a shaker, add all ingredients except the sparkling wine with ice. Shake briefly to chill. Strain into prepared Collins or Wine glass.

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Someone tell Tony who our closer is! Our patriots react to the Nationals series including the breakout of Heliot Ramos, the continued lackluster results for Logan Webb, and the dominant bullpen. Then Matthew tries to drown Ben in optimism when he claims "this team is starting to look good."

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a What in the Heliot while Ben is drinking a Now He's an Accountant. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Añejo Tequila
• 1/2 oz Drambuie
• 1/4 oz Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry
• 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
• Orange Peel for Garnish
• Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Flame the orange peel over the drink and drop in the glass.

• 1 1/2 oz Plymouth Gin
• 1/4 - 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 4 - 6 oz Ginger Beer
• Combine gin, lemon juice and bitters in a highball with no ice. Stir to combine. Fill glass with ice and top with the ginger beer.

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