Cardinals attempt to sweep Royals on WJBC

Posted on June 14, 2015

BuschStadNLDSFacebook — *John Lackey will try to help the Cards get a sweep over the Royals (Photo Courtesy Facebook)*

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series Sunday with the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium with the pre-game show starting at 12:20 p.m. on WJBC 1230 AM and the first pitch at 1:15.

John Lackey takes the mound for the Cardinals. He has a 4-4 record with a 3.74 earned run average. The Dodgers will send Jason Vargas to the hill with a 5-2 record and a 4.10 ERA.
Also on your computer or smartphone at wjbc.com at 4 p.m., the Normal CormBelters end their three-game series at River City.

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