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Posted on July 4, 2015

*Cornbelters continue series with the Miners. (WJBC file photo)*

By WJBC staff
St. Louis – Carlos Martinez takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in the third game of a four-game series with the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium. Martinez has a 9-3 record with a 2.80 earned run average.
Coverage begins with the pre-game show on WJBC 1230 AM at 12:20 p.m. with the first pitch at 1:15 p.m. The Padres will send Odrisamer Despaigne to the hill with a 3-6 record and a 4.94 earned run average.
Meanwhile, on your computer or smart phone at wjbc.com, the Normal CornBelters continue their three-game series at Marion against Southern Illinois beginning at 7 p.m.

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