Cardinals vs. Phillies, CornBelters on WJBC tonight

Posted on June 19, 2015
Citizens Bank Park liberty bell
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight. (Photo by Peter Bond/flickr)

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals return to playing National League opponents after a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins.

The Cardinals begin at weekend series at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The two scheduled starting pitchers have a combing four Major League wins between them. Tyler Lyons (career 3-8 record) gets the ball for St. Louis. He will be opposed by righthander Phillippe Aumont who has a 1-5 career record.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Catch the game on WJBC 1230 AM and the Cardinals Radio Network.

The Normal CornBelters will try to end a five-game losing streak at the Lake Erie Crushers come to the Corn Crib. Listen live with Greg Halbleib on WJBC.com starting at 6:20 p.m.

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