Alec Burleson of the St. Louis Cardinals hit three home runs on Monday at Yankee Stadium, powering his team to a 13-7 victory over the New York Yankees. The performance came after the MLB trade deadline passed, relieving Burleson who was uncertain about his future with the team.
Burleson’s impressive display included a two-run homer off three different pitchers and a drive into the second deck in right field during a seven-run eighth inning. This offensive surge allowed St. Louis to overcome blowing a six-run lead, ultimately securing the win against New York.
The Cardinals player expressed relief at remaining with the team after Monday’s trade deadline. “He’s human and there’s a lot of conversations around it,” the source stated, implying Burleson was anxious about potentially being traded. His performance suggests that staying with St. Louis motivated him to deliver an exceptional game.
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