Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7 after losing 6-run lead

NEW YORK (AP) — 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. Louis Cardinals outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory Monday night after blowing a six-run lead.Burleson homered to the short porch in right off Cam Schlittler three batters into the game. The first baseman also hit a drive to the short porch off lefty reliever Tim Hill in the fourth for a 6-0 lead.Burleson became the first Cardinals player with a three-homer game since catcher Iván Herrera on April 2, 2025, against the Angels when he lifted a 2-2 slider from Angel Chivilli (1-1) to right field for a 13-7 advantage. Burleson launched the 418-foot drive after fouling off three straight pitches.The left-handed-hitting Burleson also became the eighth visiting player with a three-homer game at the current Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009. The previous one was Jordan Diaz for the Athletics on May 9, 2023.Nathan Church