Family and friends charter two buses for Champaign’s own: Tanner Gordon’s start at Wrigley Field

Champaign’s Tanner Gordon, fresh off his first major league win, will have more than 115 family members, friends, and acquaintances traveling with him for his scheduled start today at Wrigley Field. Two charter buses from Peoria will transport the group from Champaign to Chicago as Gordon and the Colorado Rockies face the Cubs at 7:05 p.m.

By Elizabeth Hess May 28, 2025 2:45 pm

Metro ServicesTanner, a former player at Champaign Central, currently holds a 1-1 record with a 4.38 ERA this season.

CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign’s Tanner Gordon, fresh off his first major league win, will have more than 115 family members, friends, and acquaintances traveling with him for his scheduled start today at Wrigley Field. Two charter buses from Peoria will transport the group from Champaign to Chicago as Gordon and the Colorado Rockies face the Cubs at 7:05 p.m.

Gordon secured his first win against the New York Yankees last Friday. Tanner, a former player at Champaign Central, currently holds a 1-1 record with a 4.38 ERA this season, playing for the Rockies, the team with the worst record in baseball.

Most of Tanner’s supporters will be seated in Section 228 at Wrigley Field.