Key Facts
- Burleson's homers
- 3 two-run HRs, including a 418-foot drive
- Cardinals' eighth inning
- 7 runs, 5 home runs (season high)
- Yankees' lead
- 7-6 in the seventh before loss
- Phillies' comeback
- Derek Hill grand slam in 7th
- Cubs' home runs
- 4 HRs, including 2 by Michael Busch
- Blue Jays' win
- Snapped Houston's 6-game streak
Game Recaps
In a night of high-scoring MLB action, the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a six-run deficit to defeat the host New York Yankees 13-7. Alec Burleson led the charge with three two-run home runs, including a 418-foot drive in a seven-run eighth inning.
The Yankees had taken a 7-6 lead in the seventh on homers from Ryan McMahon, Jose Caballero, and Luis Garcia Jr., who was making his Yankees debut. But the Cardinals responded with five home runs in the eighth, matching their season high.
Other games saw the Philadelphia Phillies rally past the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs outslug the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Toronto Blue Jays snap Houston's winning streak.
Key Results
In Philadelphia, Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to lift the Phillies over the visiting Nationals. Bryce Harper also homered, and Aaron Nola allowed three runs over six innings. The Nationals, who have lost six straight, got a strong start from Andrew Alvarez, recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day.
The Cubs hit four home runs, including two by Michael Busch, in a win over the Dodgers. Seiya Suzuki, Kevin Alcantara, and Carson Kelly also went deep. The Dodgers have lost four in a row, matching their longest skid of the season.
Shane Bieber pitched effectively into the sixth inning, and Alejandro Kirk homered as Toronto beat Houston, ending the Astros' six-game winning streak. The Blue Jays completed six trades in the two days before the deadline.
| Game | Score | Notable |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals at Yankees | 13-7 | Burleson 3 HRs |
| Nationals at Phillies | L 7-8 | Hill grand slam |
| Dodgers at Cubs | L 5-9 | Busch 2 HRs |
| Blue Jays at Astros | W 4-1 | Bieber 5.2 IP |
| Pirates at Brewers | W 4-3 | Chandler first win since June |
| Giants at Rangers | W 5-0 | Webb 6 shutout IP |
| Rays at Rockies | W 8-4 | Caminero 2 HRs |
| Padres at Diamondbacks | L 3-5 | Pfaadt 6.2 IP |
Standings and Streaks
The Brewers, who entered with the best overall record in the majors, fell to 1-6 against division-rival Pittsburgh after the Pirates edged them 4-3. Bubba Chandler earned his first win since June 25 for Pittsburgh.
San Francisco's Logan Webb tossed six shutout innings, and Jung Hoo Lee had two homers and three RBIs as the Giants beat Texas. The Rangers committed a season-high five errors and extended their losing streak to six.
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero hit two home runs, and Ian Seymour struck out nine in six innings as the Rays beat Colorado. Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt won his sixth straight decision, and Tim Tawa homered in a win over San Diego.
Looking Ahead
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
The Cardinals' comeback could provide momentum as they continue their road trip, while the Yankees may look to rebound after blowing a lead. If Burleson maintains his power surge, St. Louis could gain ground in the standings.
The Dodgers' four-game losing streak may raise concerns, but with a talented roster, they could quickly turn things around. If their starters continue to allow home runs, however, the slide might extend.
The Brewers' struggles against the Pirates could be a factor in the division race. If they cannot solve Pittsburgh, their lead may shrink, but they have the overall record to remain contenders.
Source: tucsonpost.com
