Burleson Slugs First Career Three-Homer Game vs. Yankees
Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson went deep three times against New York, powering St. Louis to a 13-7 lead in an ongoing game.
Alec Burleson recorded the first three-homer game of his MLB career against the New York Yankees. The Cardinals hold a 13-7 lead as reported by Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch. The performance represents a significant offensive outburst from Burleson and a notable pitching/defensive breakdown for New York. This in-game score signals a lopsided contest with potential bullpen usage implications for the Yankees.
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