Cardinals vs. Giants; Bears preseason on WJBC

Posted on August 29, 2015

By WJBC Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals will seek to bounce back from a walkoff loss on Friday as they rematch with the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park today.

Lance Lynn (10-8) pitches for the Cardinals while Ryan Vogelsong (9-9) takes the ball for the Giants.

John Rooney and Al Hrabosky will bring you the action starting at 2:10 p.m. on WJBC and the Cardinals Radio Network.

The Chicago Bears visit the Cincinnati Bengals in what’s typically considered the closest thing to a dress rehearsal, the third preseason-game.

WJBC will have the call from Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Bears Radio Network at 6:15 p.m.

The Normal CornBelters look to move closer to a Frontier League West Division title as they visit the Rockford Aviators. Listen to the call from Greg Halbleib on WJBC.com starting at 6:50 p.m.

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