Category Archives: Local Sports
Bean slams Chiefs to win over Kernels
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs completed the comeback win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels 7-5 on Tuesday afternoon, thanks a Steve Bean grand slam in front of 6,562 fans ...
May 20, 2015
ISU’s Hendren named Newcomer of the Year, four earn All-MVC honors
Jacob Hendren was named the Valley’s Newcomer of the Year. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Jacob Hendren has been named the Missouri Valley Conference's Ne...
May 19, 2015
Cardinals vs Mets, CornBelters home opener on WJBC
The Normal CornBelters host the Gateway Grizzlies in their 2015 season opener at the Corn Crib tonight. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffThe Normal CornBelters will play the first of a 51-game hom...
May 19, 2015
Gomber one hits Cedar Rapids
By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs used a one-hit complete game shutout from Austin Gomber to beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 1-0 on Monday night.This after the Kernels won the completion of ...
May 19, 2015
Cardinals set to face two division leaders in road trip
The Cardinals play the New York Mets at Citi Field tonight. (Photo by David Berkowitz/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals have embarked on a week-long road trip against a pair of first-place t...
May 18, 2015
Illinois State baseball drops regular season finale in extra innings
Paul DeJong was one of three seniors honored before Illinois State’s Senior Day loss to Indiana State on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Indiana ...
May 18, 2015
Chiefs shutout Snappers 6-0 after rain delay
By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs started 90 minutes behind schedule, but still managed to win their series opener with the Beloit Snappers 6-0 Friday night. The win moves the Chiefs to 18...
May 16, 2015
Cardinals continue series with Tigers on WJBC; ISU, Cornbelters baseball on WJBC.com
By WJBC staffBLOOMINGTON -Tyler Lyons, who doesn't have a decision in two starts this season, takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals as they continue their three-game series with American League ...
May 16, 2015
Lefty’s Corner: CornBelters ready to get started
Pat McKenna returns at shortstop for the CornBelters this season. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - With the return of seven of its eight regulars from last year's team, Normal CornBelters'...
May 14, 2015
ISU’s Heineman, Romshek named to NFCA All-Region Team
Anne Heineman started all 56 games for the Redbirds in center field while hitting .356. (WJBC file photo)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State softball pitcher Regan Romshek and outfi...
May 14, 2015
