Cardinals vs. Dodgers, Sportstalk, CornBelters on WJBC

Posted on May 29, 2015

By Eric Stock

In a rematch of a 2014 National League Division Series, the St. Louis Cardinals open a weekend set against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium tonight.

John Lackey pitches for the Cardinals against Dodgers’ righthander Mike Bolsinger who has dominated in four starts this season (3-0, 0.71 Earned Run Average).

Tim Lewis will host Sportstalk at 6 p.m. on WJBC and WJBC.com.

The Normal CornBelters continue what’s been a perfect homestand so far this season as they visit the Florence Freedom in the Cincinnati suburb. Listen live with Greg Halblieb at the mic on WJBC at 7.

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