Category Archives: Local Sports
CornBelters’ Carey earns 100th career win
Brooks Carey has won 100 games as Normal CornBelters manager. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By WJBC StaffSCHAUMBURG - The Normal CornBelters captured the 100th win for manager Brooks Carey in a 9...
May 27, 2015
With Jay rehabbing, Chiefs rally past Clinton
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – With Cardinals centerfielder Jon Jay beginning a rehab assignment as the leadoff hitter, the Peoria Chiefs used a three-run sixth inning rally ...
May 27, 2015
Chiefs sweep Quad Cities, Cardinals’ Jay to rehab
Jon Jay is coming off with disabled list by making a rehab start in Peoria. (Photo by Keith Allison/flickr)By WJBC StaffDAVENPORT, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs scored seven runs in the sixth inning ...
May 26, 2015
CornBelters’ McKenna named Frontier League Player of the Week
Pat McKenna had eight hits in 23 at bats with two homers last week. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal CornBelters’ veteran shortstop Pat McKenna has been name...
May 26, 2015
Cardinals, CornBelters on WJBC
The Normal CornBelters continue a home series tonight at the Corn Crib. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - John Lackey puts his 2-2 record and 2.96 earned run average on the line when ...
May 23, 2015
CornBelters offense, pitching dominate Wild Things
Mike Schweiss struck out a career-high 14 hitters in Friday’s 12-1 rout of Washington. (Photo by Rick Ulreich)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Fa...
May 23, 2015
Coprich pleads guilty to drug charge, suspension lifted
Marshaun Coprich was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-MVFC honoree in 2014. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON ̵...
May 22, 2015
Cardinals meet Royals in battle of NL, AL leaders
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium tonight. (PHoto by ian munroe/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals move closer to home for the second leg of their road t...
May 22, 2015
Cardinals, CornBelters on WJBC airwaves today
The Normal CornBelters play the Gateway Grizzlies tonight at the Corn Crib. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffJamie Garcia is scheduled to pitch for the first time in the Major Leagues since a shou...
May 21, 2015
CornBelters crush Grizzlies in home opener
The Normal CornBelters crised to victory in their home opener over Gateway. (Photo by Rich Ulreich)By Greg HalbliebNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters surged to 3-1 on the young season while keeping the G...
May 20, 2015
