Alec Burleson Hits 3 Homers as Cardinals Outslug Yankees 13-7 After Losing 6-Run Lead
Alec Burleson became the first Cardinals player with a three-homer game since 2025 as St. Louis hit six home runs, the club said.
- On Monday, Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 13-7 victory over the New York Yankees, ending a lengthy home run drought.
- Burleson established an early 6-0 lead with two-run homers off New York starter Cam Schlittler and reliever Tim Hill, while St. Louis starter Michael McGreevy allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings.
- The New York Yankees rallied to take a 7-6 lead in the seventh inning after Luis Garcia, in his team debut, hit a two-run homer off George Soriano.
- In the eighth inning, the Cardinals scored seven runs; Nathan Church and Jimmie Crooks hit consecutive homers before Burleson capped the frame with a 418-foot drive off Angel Chivilli.
- Burleson became the first Cardinal with three homers in a game since Ivan Herrera on April 2, 2025, and the first visiting player at Yankee Stadium to achieve this since Jordan Diaz on May 9, 2023.
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Yankees Try To Rebound After Cardinals Spoil Bronx Rally
Aug 3, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (26) reacts after hitting a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. The hit was his first as a member of the Yankees after being traded to the team. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Herald & Review'They want me here': Relieved to stay with Cardinals, Alec Burleson lifts them with 3 homers
Other teams attempted to trade for the Cardinals' first baseman, but they weren't moved to do so, and he responded with three homers, six RBIs in 13-7 win at Yankee Stadium.
Alec Burleson 'Relieved' Remaining With Cardinals After Deadline
Alec Burleson’s name floated around in the waning hours of Monday’s trade deadline, but ultimately he remained with the St. Louis Cardinals. He rewarded the Cardinals with a three-home-run night, the first of his career.When asked by Cardinals TV reporter Dani Wexelman postgame about his feelings once the deadline passed, relief was the theme. “I […] The post Alec Burleson ‘Relieved’ Remaining With Cardinals After Deadline appeared first on HEAV…
Alec Burleson blasts 3 homers to power Cardinals past Yankees
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Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7 after losing 6-run lead
Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as the St.
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