In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley shares the news of center fielder Victor Scott II’s call up to the Major League roster after the announcement of Dylan Carlson’s sprained AC joint. Speaking of center field, former Cardinal CF Ray Lankford joins the show to discuss the pageantry of Opening Day and to give his advice to the emerging Scott. New Bally Sports Midwest studio analyst and former Cardinal Mark Sweeney then joins the show to discuss his time donning the birds on the bat and his new role in broadcasting. Matt wraps up the hour going over the St. Louis Blues' 2-1 loss in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL 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.