Cardinals, Cubs series finale on WJBC

Posted on July 8, 2015
Michael Wacha
Michael Wacha is scheduled to start for the St. Louis Cardinals tonight against the Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Colleen_S/flickr)

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs wrap up their four-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday following the Cubs’ doubleheader sweep.

Michael Wacha (10-3) pitches for the time before next week’s All-Star Game as he goes up against Cubs’ righthander Jason Hammel.

WJBC 1230 AM will have the action via the Cardinals Radio Network starting at 6:10 p.m.

The Normal CornBelters game against Schaumburg Boomers has been postponed by rain. It will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader at the Corn Crib on Thursday night.

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