By Paul Morello

NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters will offer 51 home games next season.

The team announced its 2013 schedule Monday. The campaign in the Frontier League opens up Friday, May 17 at the Evansville Otters. The first home contest is scheduled for May 21 against the Windy City ThunderBolts.

The home schedule includes seven Tuesdays, eight Wednesdays, nine Thursdays, ten Fridays, nine Saturdays and eight Sundays.

Tuesday through Saturday games will start at 7 p.m. and Sunday games start at 6 p.m.

Paul Morello can be reached at paul@wjbc.com.