Cardinals vs. Indians, Sportstalk on WJBC

Posted on May 14, 2015

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their road trip with an early start against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

Michael Wacha looks to remain unbeaten on the season as he puts his 5-0 mark up against the Indians’ Trevor Bauer, who is (2-1). First pitch is at 11:10 a.m.

Mike Shannon and John Rooney have the play-by-play on WJBC 1230 AM and the Cardinals Radio Network starting at 11 a.m.

Tim Lewis and Jim Ahart will host two hours of Sportstalk starting at 6 on WJBC and WJBC.com.

The Illinois State baseball opens its final series of the regular season as the Redbirds host Indiana State. Listen live at 6 p.m. on WJBC.com.

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