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Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7 after losing 6-run lead
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Larry Fleisher, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Cardinals ultimately won with a score of 13-7.
A baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees took place on Monday night. The Cardinals ultimately won with a score of 13-7.
Alec Burleson, a player for the Cardinals, had a notable performance, hitting three two-run homers during the game. One of his home runs was hit into the second deck in right field, capping a seven-run eighth inning. Further details about the game, including Burleson's achievements and the game's progression, are available from the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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