Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium against the Marlins

St. Louis Cardinals
Monday marks the first day of no capacity restrictions at Busch Stadium. (WJBC File Photo)

By St. Louis Cardinals Communications

ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 14, 2021 – The Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium for a brief three-game homestand vs. the Miami Marlins (June 14-16). Monday marks the first day of no capacity restrictions at Busch Stadium.  Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.

Monday, June 14 — Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins (7:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright (4-5, 4.03) vs. LHP Braxton Garrett (0-1, 6.43)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)

Gates: 5:45 PM

 

·         Frontline Fans: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns.  Today, members of the Missouri National Guard and health care workers from AccuCare will be recognized for their heroic efforts.

 

·         Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, June 20, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Braves game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.

 

·         Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be conducted online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions.  Bidding for this week’s items will end on Wednesday, June 16 at 5 PM CT.

 

·         MLBPAA Auctions: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate 3 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

 

Tuesday, June 15 — Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins (7:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: LHP Kwang Hyun Kim (1-4, 4.05) vs. LHP Trevor Rogers (7-3, 2.02)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)

Gates: 5:45 PM

 

·         Frontline Fans: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns.  Today, teachers and staff from Belleville East High School will be recognized for their heroic efforts.

 

·         Player Ticket Program: Paul Goldschmidt will host a group from LoveU2Pieces for tonight’s game as part of his Goldy’s Golden Ticket program.

 

·         Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, June 20, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Braves game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.

 

·         Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be conducted online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions.  Auction items will be on display at Gate 1, Gate 3 and inside the Cardinals Club and UMB Champions Club.  Bidding for this week’s items will end on Wednesday, June 16 at 5 PM CT.

 

Wednesday, June 16 — Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins (12:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Johan Oviedo (0-2, 5.72) vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara (4-5, 3.39)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)

Gates: 10:45 AM

 

·         Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, June 20, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Braves game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.

 

·         Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be conducted online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions.  Bidding for this week’s items will end on today at 5 PM CT.

 

·         MLBPAA Auctions: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate 3 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

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