In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Kevin Wheeler takes a look at the Cardinals’ early stats so far, including Pujols and Goldschmidt’s batting numbers; pitching depth; and the toss up between Yadi and Knizner behind the plate .

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

This is a clip from the second hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line.

Mike Shildt, former Cardinals skipper turned San Diego Padres coach, was accused by San Francisco Giants coach Antoan Richardson of racist undertones after yelling an expletive during the game. Kevin Wheeler breaks down the situation.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

This is a clip from the second hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line.

Mike Shildt, former Cardinals skipper turned San Diego Padres coach, was accused by San Francisco Giants coach Antoan Richardson of racist undertones after yelling an expletive during the game. Kevin Wheeler breaks down the situation.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

In the second hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Kevin Wheeler wraps up talk of the controversial decision to remove Clayton Kershaw after 7 perfect innings, and how it may actually be beneficial to youth baseball (note the distinction between youth and major league!) Also discussed: former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt accused of racism by San Francisco Giants coach Antoan Richardson, and what the “unwritten rules” of baseball are.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

In the second hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Kevin Wheeler wraps up talk of the controversial decision to remove Clayton Kershaw after 7 perfect innings, and how it may actually be beneficial to youth baseball (note the distinction between youth and major league!) Also discussed: former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt accused of racism by San Francisco Giants coach Antoan Richardson, and what the “unwritten rules” of baseball are.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

This is a clip from the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line.

Kevin Wheeler goes on a rant about Clayton Kershaw being taken out of a game despite pitching 7 perfect innings.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

This is a clip from the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line.

Kevin Wheeler goes on a rant about Clayton Kershaw being taken out of a game despite pitching 7 perfect innings.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Kevin Wheeler talks Albert Pujols’ first home run of the season, the upcoming series against the Brewers on their home turf, and Clayton Kershaw being taken out of a game after pitching 7 perfect innings.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Kevin Wheeler talks Albert Pujols’ first home run of the season, the upcoming series against the Brewers on their home turf, and Clayton Kershaw being taken out of a game after pitching 7 perfect innings.

Sports Open Line airs every week night from 6-8pm barring any Cardinals or Billikens games. Follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinWheeler94

Hear John Rooney and Ricky Horton's call of Albert Pujols' home run against left-handed pitcher Daniel Lynch in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This marks Albert's first home run at Busch Stadium as a Cardinal returnee. Pujols' home run comes after third baseman Nolan Arenado hit a two run homerun moments before.