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Alec Burleson drives in three as Cardinals top Phillies 7-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Alec Burleson drives in three as Cardinals top Phillies 7-1

Summary

Alec Burleson contributed three RBIs in a strong performance as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on August 12. Burleson, who recorded a two-run double in the fifth inning, finished the series with a total of five RBIs. The Cardinals secured their second victory of the three-game series, improving their record to 61-60. St. Louis has now won three consecutive series for the first time this season. The Phillies will next face the Minnesota Twins in Dyersville, Iowa, while the Cardinals prepare to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals score four runs in the fifth inning.
•Burleson finishes series with 5 hits and 5 RBIs.
•Kyle Leahy pitches five innings, allowing one run.
•Cardinals move to one game over.500 at 61-60.
•Phillies set to play Twins in Field of Dreams game next.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Burleson drives in 3 as Cardinals beat Phillies 7-1 to win series

What they're saying

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Alec Burleson drove in three runs, including a two-run double during a four-run fifth inning against Zack Wheeler, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Wednesday. Burleson finished 5 for 10 with two doubles and five RBIs in the series as the Cardinals took two of three from the Phillies and moved one game over .500 (61-60). St. Louis won its third straight series, the first time it has done that this season.
— Yahoo Sportsby WARREN MAYES

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