Burleson Powers Cardinals to 13-7 Victory Over Yankees

MLB · FINAL · Yankee Stadium

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STL	2	1	1	2	0	0	0	7	0	13	13	0
NYY	0	0	0	0	3	0	4	0	0	7	10	0

Game Recap

St. Louis Cardinals defeated New York Yankees 13-7 in a high-scoring contest held at Yankee Stadium. The Cardinals offense proved too much for the Yankees pitching staff, particularly late in the game, as they combined for a total of 13 runs to secure the win.

The Cardinals saw an explosive performance from Alec Burleson, who carried the team with three home runs. Nathan Church also contributed significantly, hitting a home run and recording 4 RBIs, while Jimmy Crooks added a home run of his own to the team's total. The scoring was relentless, highlighted by a massive six-run effort against Angel Chivilli in the later stages of the game.

On the mound, Michael McGreevy started for St. Louis, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing 2 runs on 4 hits with 5 strikeouts. While the Cardinals bullpen faced some resistance, including home runs surrendered by Justin Bruihl, Ryne Stanek, and George Soriano, Gordon Graceffo closed the game strongly with two hitless innings and 2 strikeouts to seal the victory.

Key Performances

Alec Burleson was the standout performer of the night, finishing 3-for-5 with three home runs and 6 RBIs. Nathan Church also had a productive game, going 2-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBIs, while Jordan Walker added 2 hits in 5 at-bats. For the Yankees, Trent Grisham, Luis Garcia Jr., Ryan McMahon, Jose Caballero, and Austin Wells all tallied solo home runs in the effort, though it was not enough to overcome the Cardinals' offensive barrage.

Yankees starter Cam Schlittler struggled during his 3-inning outing, allowing 4 runs on 4 hits while issuing 5 walks. The bullpen fared better until the late inning surge by St. Louis, where Angel Chivilli allowed 6 runs in his single inning of work. Fernando Cruz finished the game for New York with two strikeouts in a scoreless final frame.

Box Score