Category Archives: Local Sports
Mercado Homers Chiefs to Win in Ninth
Beloit, WI– The Peoria Chiefs rallied twice with the long ball to beat the Beloit Snappers 7-5 Saturday night in Wisconsin. The win moves the Chiefs to 24-12 in the second half and 57-47 overall...
Aug 02, 2015
Cardinals against host Rockies, CornBelters face Aviators on road
(Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC staffLance Lynn makes the trip to the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.Coverage begins with the pre-game show on WJ...
Aug 01, 2015
Flaherty strikes out seven as Chiefs beat Snappers
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BELOIT, Wis. – The Peoria Chiefs hit two home runs as Jack Flaherty struck out a career-high seven batters in a 4-2 win over the Beloit Snappers Friday night. The...
Aug 01, 2015
CornBelters lose early lead in loss at Rockford
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff ROCKFORD – The Normal CornBelters surrendered two big middle innings to lose a lead and fall 6-5 to the Rockford Aviators on Friday night at Aviators Stadium. The...
Aug 01, 2015
Cardinals vs. Rockies; CornBelters at Rockford on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by Facebook/Nicolas Henderson)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals continue their four-game series against the Colora...
Jul 31, 2015
Bloomington Thunder releases preseason schedule
(Logo courtesy Bloomington Thunder)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – In addition to the regular season, the Bloomington Thunder will take part in six preseason games prior to their home opener against ...
Jul 31, 2015
CornBelters come from behind to take finale from Traverse City
(Logo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By WJBC StaffTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Normal CornBelters surged from behind for a 9-7 win over the Traverse City Beach Bums on Thursday night at Wuerfel Park.The Be...
Jul 31, 2015
Gomber dominates Rattlers bats as Chiefs win
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff APPLETON, WIS. – The Peoria Chiefs avoided a road sweep by scoring in the first and riding the left arm of Austin Gomber to a 5-1 win over the Wiscons...
Jul 30, 2015
Cardinals, new slugger Moss host Rockies on WJBC tonight
Brandon Moss batted .217 with 15 homeruns and 50 RBIs for the Cleveland Indians this season. (Photo by Keith Allison/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals and their new acquisition Brandon Mos...
Jul 30, 2015
IWU’s Kelley named to kicker watch list
Michael Kelley connected on 27 of 28 extra point attempts in 2014. (Photo by Marc Featherly/IWU Sports)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan senior Michael Kelley is one of 41 placekicker...
Jul 30, 2015
