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.