Cardinals play long ball to provide relief for flood victims

Posted on August 29, 2017

By Howard Packowitz

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals and two of its most prominent players are taking part in relief efforts to help flood victims in Texas.

The Cardinals announced Tuesday they’re matching pledges from players Matt Carpenter and Adam Wainwright to donate $10,000 for every home run Carpenter hits between now and the end of the season.

Carpenter, who’s from the Texas coastal city of Galveston, took to social media to make the pledge, and Wainwright soon followed suit, announcing he would match his teammate’s pledge for $10,000 each time Carpenter homers. Now the Cardinals will match their donations as well.

Cardinals Care has established a special Hurricane Harvey Children’s Relief Fund at youcaring.com to help the many children impacted by the catastrophic storm. Fans are encouraged to assist with the relief efforts and can donate directly at youcaring.com/cardinalscare. Fans can join the conversation with #HomeRunRelief

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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