In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley speaks with St. Louis Post-Dispatch soccer writer Tom Timmerman on City SC’s undefeated season thus far and how St. Louis is being recognized on a national scale as a soccer powerhouse. Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline.com also joins the show live from LoanDepot Park in Miami to give us the scoop on the World Baseball Classic, including a scary moment where Nolan Arenado got hit by a pitch in the hand, Mark DeRosa’s managing decisions for Team USA, and an update on Japan vs Mexico. Matt closes the hour featuring Adam Wainwright's comments on what it's like playing for Team USA in the WBC.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or Cardinals games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.