Cardinals return from All-Star Break to host the Giants

By St. Louis Cardinals Communications

ST LOUIS – The Cardinals return from the All-Star Break with a seven-game homestand featuring a three-game weekend series vs. the San Francisco Giants (July 16-18) followed by four games with the rival Chicago Cubs (July 19-22).  Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.

Friday, July 16 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (7:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright (7-5, 3.58) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (9-3, 1.73)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

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

Gates: 5:15 PM

  • Willie McGee Bobblehead Gnome Giveaway: 30,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by AAA Insurance.  150 bobblehead gnomes have been signed by Willie McGee and will be randomly distributed at the gates.
  • Military Appreciation Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an exclusive military-themed Cardinals t-shirt.  Come early for a pregame performance by United States Air Force Band, Starlifter, in the Budweiser Terrace.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme.
  • 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 former Cardinals pitcher Danny Cox.  To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum
  • 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 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 inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. The auction will run today from 9:00 AM—9:00 PM.
  • MLBPAA Auctions: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 3 and Gate 4 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

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