The Royals roll over the Cardinals 8-2in the first game of the double header on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

The day-night doubleheader on Wednesday means sports fans can focus on one thing tonight: the St. Louis Blues. 

Season 3, Episode 36: Post-Dispatch beat reporter Jim Thomas joined columnist Jeff Gordon to preview Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.

After desiring a versatile, nimble bullpen all spring, Cardinals have instead sided with a traditional closer in Hicks, who has gone three weeks without a save opportunity.

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Carlos Martinez kneels behind the mound as rain begins to fall while Texas Rangers staff check on Danny Santana who was hit by his pitch in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Hiura, 22, Milwaukee's top prospect, is hitting .250 with a home run in six games since getting the call from the minor leagues.

Hot topics from this week's chat with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel, aka "Commish."

COMMENT: The Cards should thank the Blues for keeping St Louis sports fans and their attention on the Cup chase and not the Cards' pathetic play of late!

QUESTION: If you were the manager, what would be your starting lineup and batting order?

QUESTION: Dexter Fowler's excellent play in center aside, the Cardinals are worse defensively at two positions when Jose Martinez plays right field. I love Jose, but is his bat worth that?

QUESTION: What contributions do you expect out of Reyes and Carlos Martinez? Cards need quality starts.

QUESTION: I like the way Fowler has reacted this season. He has exceeded fan expectations, which were not high. Having said that, is he movable now at a fair deal? Bader is the future, and probably the now, in CF with his speed and defense.

QUESTION: How long will the front office be able to stand pat with this starting rotation? Seems like they are stuck in between being respectful of the older arms that have been good in the past (and are obviously No. 4-5 level starters now) and making some trades/moves to get better starters.

QUESTION: Will the front office have any interest in extending Ozuna, or does the organizational outfield depth signal his ticket out of town no matter what?