Cardinals, CornBelters on WJBC today

Posted on August 6, 2015
Great American Ball Park
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park today. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Great American Ball Park)

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals and Normal CornBelters will be just 14 miles apart as they play in opposite ends of a baseball doubleheader.

The Cardinals finish their three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds in a matinee at Great American Ball Park.

Michael Wacha (12-4) pitches for the Cardinals against Reds’ rookie righthander Michael Lorenzen (3-6).

Listen live with the Cardinals Radio Network on WJBC 1230 AM starting at 11:25 a.m.

The CornBelters will be in nearby Florence, Kentucky for their series finale against the Freedom. WJBC 1230 AM and WJBC.com will have live coverage starting with the 5:35 p.m. first pitch. You can also listen live on the WJBC app.

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