Cardinals last homestand of the regular season

By St. Louis Cardinals Communications

ST LOUIS – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium riding a franchise-record 16-game winning streak and can clinch a postseason berth for the third straight year with a single victory.  The last homestand of the regular season features three games against the Milwaukee Brewers (Sept. 28-30) and concludes with a three-game weekend series versus the Chicago Cubs (Oct. 1-3).  Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.

Tuesday, September 28 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (6:45 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright (16-7, 3.05) vs. RHP Brandon Woodruff (9-10, 2.52)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

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

Gates: 5:15 PM

  • Rick Ankiel Budweiser BashFans who purchase a special Bud Bash Theme Ticket will receive a limited edition Rick Ankiel bobblehead.  VIP ticket-holders will also have access to a pregame autograph session with Rick.  Theme Tickets for this event are sold out.  
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·         Frontline Fans: The Frontline Fans program provides complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential workers whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns.  Today, health care workers from St. Louis Children’s Hospital and grocery workers from Schnucks will be recognized for their heroic efforts.

·         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.

Wednesday, September 29 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (6:45 PM)

Probable Pitchers: TBA vs. RHP Adrian Houser (9-6, 3.34)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

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

Gates: 5:15 PM

·         College Night II: With the purchase of a special $20 Theme Ticket, fans will receive an exclusive Cardinals sweater fleece vest.  To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/college.

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·         Frontline Fans: The Frontline Fans program provides complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential workers whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns.  Today, health care workers from Total Access Urgent Care and grocery workers from Schnucks 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.

Thursday, September 30 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (12:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: TBA vs. TBA

TV: Bally Sports Midwest, MLB Network (out-of-market only)

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

Gates: 10:45 AM

·         Shannon Postgame Party: Following today’s game, Budweiser will host a postgame party in Mike’s honor in the Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village.  The party is free to the public and will feature DJ Todd Thomas, Team Fredbird and additional personalities in celebration of Mike’s outstanding career.

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·         Great Clips Charity Haircuts: During the game, fans can root for the Redbirds and shape up their roots with a visit to Ford Plaza.  For a $10 donation, Great Clips will cut your hair and donate all proceeds to Cardinals Care.

·         Frontline Fans: The Frontline Fans program provides complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential workers whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns.  Today, grocery workers from Schnucks 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.

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