We have a massive, action-packed show for you today on The Starting Lineup as we dive deep into one of the wildest nights in recent sports history! First, we sync up with local podcasting standout Michele Boswell (My Mom Calls It Soccer), who gives us an unbelievable, first-hand account of driving up to Kansas City Stadium to watch Lionel Messi drop an iconic hat trick for Argentina in front of a weeping, chanting crowd of 75,000 fans. Michele outlines the logistical madness, her upcoming media volunteer duties, and why new soccer fans need to head out to local watch spots like Mumbles.

Then, our resident professional golf expert Bill Oakley stops by to lay out why the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is about to become a mental and physical nightmare for the world's best golfers. With 45-mph winds expected, Bill explains the exact parameters of when a golf course goes from "strong test" to "plain stupid". We also talk hot-button baseball topics: Andre Pallante's masterful 8-4 run for the Cardinals, Joshua Baez hitting an insane four home runs in Triple-A, the looming trade deadline choices regarding Dustin May, and the absolute free-fall of the Kansas City Royals.

We have a massive, action-packed show for you today on The Starting Lineup as we dive deep into one of the wildest nights in recent sports history! First, we sync up with local podcasting standout Michele Boswell (My Mom Calls It Soccer), who gives us an unbelievable, first-hand account of driving up to Kansas City Stadium to watch Lionel Messi drop an iconic hat trick for Argentina in front of a weeping, chanting crowd of 75,000 fans. Michele outlines the logistical madness, her upcoming media volunteer duties, and why new soccer fans need to head out to local watch spots like Mumbles.
Then, our resident professional golf expert Bill Oakley stops by to lay out why the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is about to become a mental and physical nightmare for the world's best golfers. With 45-mph winds expected, Bill explains the exact parameters of when a golf course goes from "strong test" to "plain stupid". We also talk hot-button baseball topics: Andre Pallante's masterful 8-4 run for the Cardinals, Joshua Baez hitting an insane four home runs in Triple-A, the looming trade deadline choices regarding Dustin May, and the absolute free-fall of the Kansas City Royals.

Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won – Springfield’s Sports Hub

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.