Cardinals vs. Padres, ‘Belters at Miners on WJBC tonight

Posted on July 3, 2015

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals continue their four-game weekend series against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium tonight.

The Cardinals’ Michael Wacha (10-3) will look to earn a share of the Major League lead in wins. He will be opposed by rightly Andrew Cashner. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m.

Mike Shannon and John Rooney have the call starting at 6:20 p.m. Tim Lewis will host Sportstalk starting at 6 on WJBC and WJBC.com.

The CornBelters leave Normal for the Fourth of July weekend to play a series at the Southern Illinois Miners in Marion. The game will be on WJBC.com with Greg Halbleib on the call starting at 6:50 p.m.

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