CornBelters rained out Thursday

Posted on July 28, 2016
(WJBC File Photo)
(WJBC File Photo)

By Greg Halblieb

WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Normal CornBelters were rained out in their road trip finale against the Washington Wild Things on Thursday evening. The contest was to be the final meeting of the season between the teams and will not be rescheduled.

The CornBelters host the Lake Erie Crushers in a brief three-game weekend homestand on Friday and Saturday at 6:35 p.m. and Sunday at 4:35 p.m. Friday is CEFCU Fireworks Friday with a post-game sky show and Salute to Armed Forces, and the first 500 fans 18 and older receive an Illinois Lottery ticket.

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