# 2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #3

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/2021-busch-stadium-homestand-highlights-3/
- Published: 2021-05-03T14:41:12-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

_Monday, May 3—Sunday, May 9_

**ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 2, 2021 **– After sweeping a brief three-game road trip in
Pittsburgh, the Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium with four games against the 
New York Mets (May 3-6) followed by a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies(
May 7-9). Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at [cardinals.com/homestand](http://www.cardinals.com/homestand).

**Monday, May 3 — Cardinals vs. New York Mets (6:45 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers: [Adam Wainwright](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wainwad01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
0-3, 4.08) vs. TBD__TV: Bally Sports Midwest__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM &WIJR
880 AM (Spanish)__Gates: 5:45 PM_

[[

 * **1942 World Champions Beer Stein Giveaway**: 7,500 fans, ages 21 and older, 
   presented by Budweiser.
 * **Frontline Fans**: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to
   provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline
   and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-
   related shutdowns.  Today, groups from **Lyon Academy**, **Carnahan High School**
   and **Barbara Jordan Elementary** will be recognized for their heroic efforts.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **Monday marks the start of a new weekly 50/50
   Raffle. The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, May
   9, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies game.  Fans must be 
   18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time 
   of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).
   New items will be up for bid each homestand.
 * **MLBPAA Auctions**: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate
   3 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

**Tuesday, May 4 — Cardinals vs. New York Mets (6:45 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers: [Kwang Hyun Kim](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kimkw01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
1-0, 3.29) vs. [Jacob deGrom](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/degroja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
2-2, 0.51)__TV: Bally Sports Midwest__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM(
Spanish)__Gates: 5:45 PM_

[[

 * **1942 World Champions Beer Stein Giveaway**: 7,500 fans, ages 21 and older, 
   presented by Budweiser.
 * **Frontline Fans**: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to
   provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline
   and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-
   related shutdowns.  Today, service members from **Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal
   Mobile Unit 1** & **Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton**
   and a group from **Mercy Hospitals** will be recognized for their heroic efforts.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will
   take place on Sunday, May 9, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies
   game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri
   at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).

**Wednesday, May 5 — Cardinals vs. New York Mets (6:45 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers:
[John Gant](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gantjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
2-2, 2.16) vs. [Marcus Stroman](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stromma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
3-2, 1.86)__TV: Bally Sports Midwest Plus__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM &WIJR 880
AM (Spanish)__Gates: 5:45 PM_

[[

 * **1942 World Champions Beer Stein Giveaway**: 7,500 fans, ages 21 and older, 
   presented by Budweiser.
 * **Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction Class Announcement:** The sole member of the
   2021 Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction Class will be revealed during tonight’s
   pregame telecast on Bally Sports Midwest.  A pregame ceremony will also take 
   place to commemorate the announcement.  The winner of this year’s fan vote will
   be selected to join the 2020 Class of **[Tom Herr](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/herrto01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)**,**
   [John Tudor](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/tudorjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)**
   and **[Bill White](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=whitebi04,whitebi03,whitebi02,whitebi01&search=Bill+White&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)**
   for induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony
   on Saturday, August 21.
 * **Frontline Fans**: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to
   provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline
   and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-
   related shutdowns.  Today, service members from **Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal
   Mobile Unit 1** & **Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton**
   and a group from **St. Louis Public Schools** will be recognized for their heroic
   efforts.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will
   take place on Sunday, May 9, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies
   game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri
   at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).
 * **MLBPAA Auctions**: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate
   3 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

**Thursday, May 6 — Cardinals vs. New York Mets (12:15 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers:
[Jack Flaherty](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/flaheja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
5-0, 3.41) vs. [Taijuan Walker](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walketa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
1-1, 3.00)__TV: Bally Sports Midwest__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM(
Spanish)__Gates: 11:15 AM_

[[

 * **1942 World Champions Beer Stein Giveaway**: 7,500 fans, ages 21 and older, 
   presented by Budweiser.
 * **Frontline Fans**: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to
   provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline
   and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-
   related shutdowns.  Today, a group of healthcare workers will be recognized for
   their heroic efforts.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will
   take place on Sunday, May 9, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies
   game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri
   at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).
 * **MLBPAA Auctions**: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate
   3 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

**Friday, May 7 — Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies (7:15 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers:
TBD vs. [Austin Gomber](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gombeau01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)(
2-3, 5.90)__TV: Bally Sports Midwest Plus__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880
AM (Spanish)__Gates: 6:15 PM_

[[

 * **Cardinals Purse Giveaway**: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, presented 
   by Coca-Cola &amp; QuikTrip.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will
   take place on Sunday, May 9, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies
   game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri
   at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).
   New items will be up for bid each homestand.
 * **MLBPAA Auctions**: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate
   3 through the fifth inning.  Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

**Saturday, May 8 — Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies (1:15 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers:
TBD vs. TBD__TV: Bally Sports Midwest__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM(
Spanish)__Gates: 12:15 PM_

[[

 * **Cardinals Purse Giveaway**: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, presented 
   by Coca-Cola &amp; QuikTrip.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will
   take place on Sunday, May 9, at the end of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies
   game.  Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri
   at the time of purchase.  To purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).
   New items will be up for bid each homestand.
 * **MLBPAA Auctions**: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate
   3, and inside the Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning.  
   Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

**Sunday, May 9 — Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies (1:15 PM)**
_Probable Pitchers:
TBD vs. TBD__TV: Bally Sports Midwest__Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM(
Spanish)__Gates: 12:15 PM_

[[

 * **Cardinals Purse Giveaway**: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, presented 
   by Coca-Cola &amp; QuikTrip.
 * **Honorary Bat Girl: **Mindy Strauss, a breast cancer survivor and longtime Cardinals
   Care volunteer from St. Louis, will be recognized during today’s game as part
   of MLB’s annual “Honorary Bat Girl” initiative to highlight her extraordinary
   efforts to support the fight against breast cancer.
 * **Mother’s Day Attire: **Players will have the opportunity to swing pink bats
   and sport pink equipment to commemorate the “Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer”
   initiative intended to raise awareness and funds to support efforts to address
   breast cancer.
 * **Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: **The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will
   take place today at the end of the 7th inning.  Fans must be 18 years of age 
   or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase.  To
   purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/5050](http://www.cardinals.com/5050).
 * **Cardinals Care Online Auctions**: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring 
   autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online
   this season at [cardinals.com/ccauctions](http://www.cardinals.com/ccauctions).
   The third set of auction items will end at 5:00 PM today.
 * **MLBPAA Auctions**: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate
   3, and inside the Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning.  
   Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

**BUSCH STADIUM INFORMATION**

**FAN INFORMATION GUIDE**
The Busch Stadium Fan Information Guide is designed to
assist fans by presenting information about Busch Stadium offerings and accommodations.
View the guide at [cardinals.com/info](http://www.cardinals.com/info) or via the
MLB Ballpark app.

**BUSCH STADIUM HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS** – **NEW FOR 2021**
To begin the season,
up to approximately 32% of capacity will be allowed to attend each game at Busch
Stadium.  A number of policies and protocols will be in place to ensure the health
and safety of fans, employees, and players in 2021.  View the protocols at [cardinals.com/backatbusch](http://www.cardinals.com/backatbusch).

**MLB BALLPARK APP **– **NEW FOR 2021**
The Cardinals have transitioned exclusively
to mobile ticket delivery via the MLB Ballpark App for the 2021 season.  Visit [cardinals.com/ballparkapp](http://www.cardinals.com/ballparkapp)
for app instructions, tutorials and FAQ.

**FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE** – **NEW FOR 2021**
The Cardinals Fan Food Guide is available
at [cardinals.com/food](http://www.cardinals.com/food) and via the MLB Ballpark 
app to help fans locate their favorite food and beverages at Busch Stadium.

In an effort to reduce transaction times and crowding, menu options have been slimmed
down at concession stands.&nbsp; But don’t worry, all of the “Ballpark Favorites”
will be available. Specialty menu items are tentatively scheduled to be added back
to the menu later this season.

Concession locations will only accept credit/debit cards and digital wallet payments(
e.g. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay) for payment. Guests can purchase a debit
card using cash at the three Schnucks Grab ‘N’ Go Markets inside Busch Stadium with
no fees. Debit cards are good at any location that accepts credit cards at the ballpark
and any retailer outside the stadium.

**BUSCH STADIUM PARKING** – **NEW FOR 2021**
Fans can now purchase individual game
day parking directly from the Cardinals in the Starr Lot located directly across
the street from Gate 2, on the southwest side of Busch Stadium.  Starr Lot parking
can be purchased as part of your overall ticket purchase, or separately at [cardinals.com/parking](http://www.cardinals.com/parking).

**OFFICIAL TEAM STORE AT BUSCH STADIUM** – **NEW FOR 2021**
The Official Cardinals
Team Store at Busch Stadium features the area’s best selection of premium Cardinals
merchandise and is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM.  The Team Store will be closed to
the public during home games and will close 15 minutes prior to gates opening.

Call us about our Personal Shopper Service at 1-800-421-3263. We’ll help find the
perfect items for you or that perfect gift idea. Visit [cardinals.com/teamstore](http://www.cardinals.com/teamstore)
for more information.

**BUSCH STADIUM BOX OFFICE** – **NEW FOR 2021**
The Busch Stadium Box Office is 
open on game days from 10 AM until one and a half hours after the scheduled game
time.  On non-game days, the Box Office is open Monday–Friday from 10 AM–5 PM.  
During limited capacity games, First Pitch and Military tickets will not be offered.
Transactions at the Box Office will be cashless.  Fans can inquire about tickets
by calling 314-345-9000.

**RE-ENTRY & SMOKING GATE** – **NEW FOR 2021**
In order to provide the safest environment
for all guests and staff, guests will not be permitted to exit and re-enter the 
facility during games.  A designated smoking area is set up at Gate 1 to allow guests
access in and out of the stadium if they wish to smoke. The designated smoking area
is open from gate opening until the end of the 7th inning.

**PROHIBITED ITEMS & SECURITY**
Visit [cardinals.com/security](http://www.cardinals.com/security)
for the complete stadium inspection policy & prohibited items list.

**MORE CARDINALS INFORMATION**

**Cardinals Magazine – 2021 Opening Day Issue on Sale Now**
Embrace the best of 
Cardinals baseball in Cardinals Magazine.  Since 1992, generations of Redbird fans
have turned to Cardinals Magazine for exclusive coverage, unmatched variety and 
the definitive look at the present, future and past of their favorite team.

Start a print or digital subscription and receive a voucher for two free tickets
to a 2021 home game. To subscribe, visit [cardinals.com/publications](http://www.cardinals.com/publications)
or call 314-345-9000. Follow them on Twitter at [@CardsMagazine](http://www.twitter.com/cardsmagazine).#
CardsMagazine

**Official Team Media Guide**
2021 Cardinals media guides are available for $20 
at the Official Cardinals Team Store, Cardinals Authentics Shops and at [cardinals.com/mediaguide](http://www.cardinals.com/mediaguide).

**2021 Cardinals Kids Club**
Join the 2021 Cardinals Kids Club presented by Rawlings—
an exclusive club just for our younger Cardinals fans!  The price of membership 
is $33, plus shipping and handling.  To sign up or learn more, visit [cardinals.com/kidsclub](http://www.cardinals.com/kidsclub).

**Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum**
The Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum is open
daily from 10 AM–6 PM and remains open through the 7th inning on home game nights
with enhanced sanitization and timed-ticket purchasing options to ensure the wellness
of guests and staff.

Check out the new 2021 featured exhibit **“2011 Cardinals: What A Team! What A Ride!”**,
covering everything from the team’s magical 2011 season, included with admission.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit [cardinals.com/museum](http://www.cardinals.com/museum).#
CardsMuseum

**Cardinals Authentics Shop**
Cardinals Authentics specializes in official, game-
used, limited edition and autographed memorabilia direct from the club.  The Cardinals
Nation location is open daily from 10 AM–8 PM.  On game nights, the shop inside 
Busch Stadium will remain open 30 minutes after last pitch while the Cardinals Nation
shop will remain open one hour after the game ends.  Visit [cardinalsauthentics.com](http://www.cardinalsauthentics.com)
or follow them on Twitter at [@CardsAuthentics](https://twitter.com/cardsauthentics)
for more information.  #CardsAuthentics

**Cardinals Insider with [Ozzie Smith](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithoz01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)**

Cardinals Insider is a Mid-America Emmy-nominated weekly news magazine television
show hosted by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith that gives fans an all-access pass to everything
Cardinals baseball featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content 
by team journalists.  To watch full episodes or find an updated programming schedule,
visit [cardinals.com/insider](http://www.cardinals.com/insider).  #CardsInsider

**Cardinals Care**
Cardinals Care was established to give fans a way of teaming 
up with Cardinals players and the organization to help children in our community—
both on and off the baseball field.  Established in 1997, Cardinals Care has invested
over $29 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 24 youth
ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $15 million
in grants to nonprofit organizations.  To learn more about all of Cardinals Care’s
programs, visit [cardinals.com/community](http://www.cardinals.com/community) and
follow [@CardinalsCare](http://www.twitter.com/cardinalscare) on Twitter. #CardsCare

**Official Pregame Parties**
Cardinals Nation hosts the Official Pregame Party of
the St. Louis Cardinals before select home games.  The ticketed pep-rally style 
party includes a full buffet, along with a full-service, all-inclusive bar, starting
two and a half hours prior to the scheduled start time all the way until first pitch.
Visit [cardinals.com/pregame](http://www.cardinals.com/pregame) to purchase tickets
or for more information.

**Social Media**
Twitter ([@Cardinals](https://twitter.com/cardinals))Youtube ([youtbe.com/cardinals](http://www.youtbe.com/cardinals))
Instagram ([Cardinals](http://www.instagram.com/cardinals))Facebook ([facebook.com/cardinals](https://www.facebook.com/Cardinals))
Snapchat ([cardinals](https://www.snapchat.com/add/cardinals))

Visit [cardinals.com/social](http://www.cardinals.com/social) for more information
and join the conversation using #STLCards or #STLFLY.

**Hispanic Outreach**
All of the Cardinals’ Spanish radio broadcast information,
video and social initiatives can be found at [cardinals.com/spanish](http://www.cardinals.com/spanish).
Join the conversation using #STLCardenales or #VuelaSTL.

**Ballpark Village**
Ballpark Village is a dynamic entertainment, dining and residential
district located next to Busch Stadium. The district includes a 29-story luxury 
high-rise apartment tower (**One Cardinal Way**); a Class-A office building (**PwC
Pennant Building**); an upscale, full-service hotel (**Live! by Loews – St. Louis**)
and a state-of-the art health and fitness center (**Onelife Fitness**). The vibrant
24/7 neighborhood features several premier dining and entertainment experiences,
including **Cardinals Nation**, **Budweiser Brew House and Beer Garden**, **Bally
Sports Live!**, **Sports & Social St. Louis** and hosts events 365 days a year. 
View upcoming events and learn more at [stlballparkvillage.com](http://www.stlballparkvillage.com).

**— STL —**

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