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Cardinals bash Cubs with homers from Walker and Burleson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cardinals bash Cubs with homers from Walker and Burleson

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The Cardinals jump out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to an Alec Burleson home run in the first inning. They extend their lead to 9-2 with contributions from Jordan Walker and several key hits throughout the game. Hunter Dobbins delivers a solid start, allowing 2 earned runs over 5 innings. The Cubs make pitching changes as they attempt to halt the offensive onslaught but struggle to find answers. The game remains underway with the Cardinals maintaining a considerable lead.

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By the Numbers

•Alec Burleson hits a 421-foot homer in the 1st inning.
•Jordan Walker adds a 2-run homer for a 9-2 lead.
•Hunter Dobbins allows 2 runs over 5 innings.
•Game still in progress with Cardinals ahead.

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10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson Bombs Power Cardinals Over Cubs Sunday

What they're saying

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Who would win the weekend series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs? Sunday’s game would decide it and it was a classic Cards/Cubs back and forth duel. The Cardinals bats would strike early again and Hunter Dobbins would give St. Louis a solid start, but the Cubs would not go down quietly. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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