# 06/12/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 talks St. Joe-Ogden baseball, Dane Eisenmenger to Illini, & his basketball showdown against Evan Stone; Cards v Twins & Cubs v Giants preview; Friday Toasts!

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Published: 2026-06-12T22:17:25+00:00
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Tristan Thomas joins the show to discuss St. Joseph-Ogden's run in IHSA baseball, the impact of quarterback commit Dane Eisenmenger on the future of Illinois football, and settles the score on whether he or Evan Stone would come out on top in the upcoming charity basketball showdown. Plus, we preview a weekend interleague matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins, as well as the Chicago Cubs taking on the San Francisco Giants. We wrap up the week with another edition of Friday Toasts, celebrating the people, teams, and moments that deserve a raise of the glass. 🍻 Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

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