Cardinals return home for a seven-game homestand

Busch Stadium
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a four-game series starting Thursday night. (WJBC file photo)

By St. Louis Cardinals Communications

ST LOUIS – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for a seven-game homestand featuring a four-game weekend series vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (June 24-27) followed by three games with the Arizona Diamondbacks (June 28-30). Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.

Thursday, June 24 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Carlos Martínez (3-8, 6.62) vs. RHP Chad Kuhl (1-4, 5.66)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

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

Gates: 5:45 PM

 

  • Soccer Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a unique Cardinals soccer jersey.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/soccernight.
  • Honorary First Pitch: SSM Health Chief Community Health Officer and head of the St. Louis-area’s pandemic task force, Dr. Alexander Garza, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before tonight’s game.

 

  • 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 from the Jersey Community Unit School District 100 will be recognized for their heroic efforts.

 

  • 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.

Friday, June 25 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: LHP Kwang Hyun Kim (1-5, 3.60) vs. RHP Wil Crowe (0-4, 4.62)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

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

Gates: 5:15 PM

 

  • YADI Tumbler Giveaway: 15,000 fans, ages 16 and older.
  • Pride Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a Cardinals rainbow mesh cap and a wearable rainbow flag.  Come early for a pregame party in Budweiser Terrace and a special performance of God Bless America by the Gateway Men’s Chorus.  A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the St. Louis Metro Trans Umbrella Group.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/pride.
  • Stars Park Dedication: Today the St. Louis Cardinals, in conjunction with Cardinals Care, the Negro League Baseball Museum and Harris-Stowe State University dedicated the newly renovated Stars Park at Harris-Stowe State University, which served as the home of the St. Louis Stars of the Negro National League from 1922-31.

 

  • Flashback Friday & Artifact SpotlightBefore every Friday home game, the Cardinals Museum hosts two presentations in the Sportman’s Park Theater, one highlighting artifacts in the museum’s collection not currently on display at 4:00 PM and another featuring intimate and candid interviews with former Cardinals alumni and personnel at 4:30 PM.  Today’s interview will be with TV broadcaster Dan McLaughlin.  To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum

 

  • Wainwright’s Winners: Adam Wainwright will host a group from Life House Youth Center for tonight’s game as part of his Wainwright’s Winners ticket program.

 

  • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Tickets will be available to purchase both online and at Busch Stadium. Ticket sales for today’s raffle will open at 9 AM CT and will conclude at the end of the 7th inning.  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 Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on by fans in the ballpark and at home via cardinals.com/ccauctions.  The items will be on display at Gate 1, Gate 3, and inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. The auction will run today from 9:00 AM—9:00 PM.

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