# 06/22/26 Hour 2: Cardinals Face Critical Stretch Before All-Star Break; Messi Sets Another World Cup Record; Intern Pierce Takes on MLB All-Star Voting and Canada

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-06-22T22:18:40+00:00
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## Resource

The Cardinals enter a pivotal point in their season as they begin a six-game stretch against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins, two series they may need to win before facing a significantly tougher schedule leading into the All-Star Break. The discussion centered on St. Louis' playoff positioning, the importance of taking advantage of favorable matchups, and how a strong week could shape the club's outlook for the second half of the season. The show also highlighted another historic achievement by soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who added yet another milestone to his legendary résumé during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The crew examined where Messi's latest record ranks among his countless accomplishments and what it means for his place in soccer history. Plus, Intern Pierce "The Fierce" sparked a lively debate on two hot-button topics: MLB All-Star voting and Canada. The conversation covered whether fan voting still produces the most deserving All-Stars, which players may be getting overlooked, and featured plenty of laughs as Pierce shared his unique takes on America's northern neighbor. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

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