Cardinals host Padres, CornBelters seek sweep of Rascals

Posted on July 2, 2015

The St. Louis Cardinals play the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals try to rebound from their first series sweep of the season, the Cardinals welcome the San Diego Padres come to Busch Stadium for a four-game series.

The Cardinals’ scheduled starting pitcher Jamie Garcia was scratched because of a groin strain. Lefthander Tim Cooney will make his second career start in place in the 6:15 p.m. start. Righthander Tyson Ross will get the ball for San Diego. WJBC 1230 AM will have action with Mike Shannon and John Rooney starting at 6:05 p.m.

The Normal CornBelters look to finish a four-game sweep of the River City Rascals as the two teams meet tonight at the Corn Crib. Pregame begins at 6:20 p.m. with Greg Halbleib on WJBC.com.

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