ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) – The St. Louis Cardinals and Gray Media have announced the launch of ‘Home Plate,’ a new package of Cardinals programming and live games that fans can view for free on Matrix Midwest and First Alert 4.
From the minor leagues to the majors, ‘Home Plate’ programming includes select live simulcast games from Spring Training, Memphis Redbirds AAA, Springfield Cardinals AA, 10 Regular Season Games and the new “Cardinals Fastball” – condensed, one-hour Cardinals game replays airing twice daily on Matrix Midwest.
“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals and bring fans even closer to the team they love at every level,” said JD Sosnoff, Vice President & General Manager of KMOV-TV & Matrix Midwest. “From watching future stars develop in Springfield and Memphis to experiencing Cardinals baseball at Busch Stadium, ‘Home Plate’ gives our viewers unprecedented access to the entire organization. We’re grateful for the Cardinals’ trust in Matrix Midwest to deliver the exclusive content that connects fans with this storied franchise from the minor leagues to the majors.”
The expanded programming begins with Spring Training in February and includes:
8 Cardinals Spring Training games simulcast live on Matrix Midwest10 regular-season Cardinals games simulcast on First Alert 4 (KMOV-TV) and Matrix MidwestSelect Memphis Redbirds AAA games are airing live on Matrix MidwestSelect Springfield Cardinals AA games are airing live on Matrix MidwestNext day, one-hour, edited and condensed replays of the prior day’s game airing at noon and 4 p.m. on Matrix Midwest for most Cardinals games
The first Spring Training game will air on Monday, February 23, at 12 p.m. when the Cardinals face the Miami Marlins.
The other seven Spring Training games will be announced on a later day.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Gray Media and expand Cardinals baseball coverage across the St. Louis television market. The feedback we heard from our fans after showing Cardinals games on KMOV, Matrix Midwest and regional Gray-TV affiliate stations last season was overwhelmingly positive,” said Anuk Karunaratne, Cardinals Senior Vice President of Business Operations. Their free, over-the-air platform makes it easy for fans across Cardinals Nation to access the comprehensive Cardinals content they’ve been asking for. This is a unique opportunity for our fans to conveniently follow the team all season long.”
‘Home Plate’ includes 10 regular-season Cardinals games simulcast on First Alert 4 (KMOV-TV) and Matrix Midwest.(KMOV)
The following Regular Season games will air on Matrix Midwest and First Alert 4:
April 24 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Seattle Mariners at 7:00 p.m.May 22 – St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds at 5:30 p.m.May 29 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs at 6:00 p.m.June 12 – St. Louis Cardinals @ Minnesota Twins at 7:00 p.m.June 26 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins at 7:00 p.m.July 3 – St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs at 3:00 p.m. July 24 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds at 7:00 p.m.August 7 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies at 7:00 p.m.August 28 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:00 p.m.Sept. 11 – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago White Sox at 7:00 p.m.
Dates and times are subject to change.
These games will be available on Gray Media-owned or syndicated third-party television stations in the following markets:
St. Louis, MissouriSpringfield, MissouriCape Girardeau, Missouri / Paducah, KentuckyChampaign, IllinoisPeoria, IllinoisQuincy, IllinoisRochester-Mason City, IllinoisRockford, IllinoisCedar Rapids, IowaDavenport, IowaOttumwa, IowaSioux City, IowaEvansville, IndianaJonesboro, ArkansasMemphis, Tennessee
Programming dates for the Memphis, Springfield, and St. Louis Cardinals next-day condensed replays on Matrix Midwest will be announced at a later date.
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