Cards continue series against Marlins on WJBC

Posted on August 15, 2015

By WJBC staff

BLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals continue a three-game series with the Florida Marlins at Busch Stadium tonight at 6:15 on WJBC 1230 AM. The pregame show starts at 5:20.

John Lackey, who has a 1.89 earned run average in 12 starts at Busch Stadium this season, will start on the mound for St. Louis. He has a 9-7 record overall with a 2.91 earned run average.

The Marlins are one of only two major league teams he does not have a win against. The Cardinals are the other.
Meanwhile, on your computer or smart phone at wjbc.com, the Normal CornBelters continue a three-game series at the CornCrib with the Washington WildThings in a 6:30 game.

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