We admit it; it's our fault they were swept. The boys break down the dismal offense, the good pitching and the outstanding play of Heliot Ramos in the Twins series. Then they declare that its "Not Early Anymore" and take overdue stands on the first base situation, the Birdsong and Harrison miss-use, and the closer controversy. (Wait, I thought Ben said there isn't a closer controversy?)

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 Big Mama Osa's Magical Elixr while Matthew is drinking a Negroni to pay for his Cardinals/Goldschmitt jersey crime. Recipes below.

Mamma Osa’s Magical Elixr

• 3 oz Orange Juice
• 3 oz Sparkling White Wine
• 1 shot vodka (or whiskey, rum, gin, brandy, moonshine, etc.)
• Add spirit to a champagne flute. Top with chilled orange juice. Top with chilled sparkling white wine. Imagine a world where you don’t have to cook dinner or pick up dirty socks. Wouldn’t that be nice.

Cocktail

• 1 oz London Dry Gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Large Orange Twist for garnish
• Combine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large single chunk of ice. Express orange twist over glass and put twist in glass. Good luck.

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