Garcia returns to Cardinals rotation; CornBelters on WJBC tonight

Posted on July 28, 2015
Busch Stadium
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)

By WJBC Staff

Jamie Garcia is set to make his second return from the disabled list this season as the St. Louis Cardinals continue their home series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight.

Garcia pitched five innings of no-hit baseball for the Peoria Chiefs during a rehab start last week. It was his first appearance since being sidelined since late June with a strained groin.

He will be opposed by Reds’ righthander Mike Leake (8-5).

Mike Shannon and John Rooney will call the game at 6:20 p.m. on WJBC 1230 AM and the Cardinals Radio Network. Sportstalk with Tim Lewis will be on at 6 on WJBC and the WJBC app.

The Normal CornBelters come off an off-day to begin a nine-game road trip. The Belters visit the Traverse City Beach Bums. Greg Halbleib will call the action starting at 5:50 p.m. on WJBC.com.

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